Glorifying God with Your Body in Alabama

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As Alabama believers, our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and we are called to glorify God in everything we do—including how we use and care for our physical selves. Scripture offers us wisdom on how to honor the Lord with our bodies, guiding us in purity, discipline, and devotion.

Guarding What We See and Hear

Psalm 101:3 declares, "I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes." The things we allow into our minds through our eyes and ears shape our hearts. Romans 10:17 tells us that "faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." To glorify God, we must be intentional about consuming content that edifies our faith rather than corrupting our minds.

Speaking in a Way That Honors God

Our words reflect what is in our hearts. 1 Peter 3:10 reminds us that "he who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit." Glorifying God with our bodies includes using our mouths to speak life, truth, and encouragement rather than negativity or gossip.

Loving God with Our Whole Being

Deuteronomy 6:5 commands us to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength." This means that every part of us—our energy, actions, and desires—should reflect our love for God.

Keeping a Pure Heart and Clean Hands

Psalm 24:4 says, "He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn deceitfully." Our bodies should be used in ways that reflect purity and righteousness, avoiding sin and impurity that dishonor God.

Walking in Righteousness

Proverbs 4:27 warns us to "not turn to the right or the left; remove your foot from evil." The choices we make with our bodies—where we go, how we act—should align with God’s will and keep us on the path of righteousness.

Dressing Modestly and Honorably

1 Timothy 2:9 instructs women (and, by principle, all believers) to dress in a way that reflects godliness: "that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation." Modesty is not about suppressing beauty but about honoring God and respecting ourselves and others.

Praising God with Our Bodies
One of the most powerful ways to glorify God with our bodies is through praise and worship. The Bible encourages physical expressions of praise, including:

Clapping Hands – "Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph!" (Psalm 47:1) Clapping is a joyful way to celebrate God’s goodness and victory.
Dancing Before the Lord – "Let them praise His name with the dance; let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp." (Psalm 149:3) Dancing is a biblical form of worship that expresses joy, thanksgiving, and reverence to God.
Lifting Hands in Worship – "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord." (Psalm 134:2) Raising our hands in worship is a sign of surrender, adoration, and gratitude to God.

Offering Our Bodies as Living Sacrifices

Romans 12:1-2 calls us to present our bodies as "a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service." This means surrendering every part of our physical existence to God—how we work, eat, rest, and even exercise—so that we may glorify Him in all things.

Glorifying God with our bodies is an act of worship. By guarding what we see and hear, speaking life, loving God fully, walking in purity, dressing modestly, and offering ourselves as living sacrifices, we reflect His holiness. Let us strive daily to honor Him in all that we do, knowing that our bodies are created for His glory.