I Corinthians 3:16-23; 6:19-20
The Temple of God

Today, 04/26/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in I Corinthians 3:16-23.

I Corinthians 3:16-23

16 Do you not know that you are a sanctuary of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in you?

17 If anyone corrupts the sanctuary of God, God will bring that one to corruption; for the sanctuary of God is holy, which you are.

18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks to be wise among you in this age, let him become foolish, that he may become wise.

19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it has been written, “He takes the wise in their own craftiness.” Job 5:13

20 And again, “The Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, that they are worthless.” LXX-Psa. 93:11; MT-Psa. 94:11

21 So let no one glory in men; for all things are yours,

22 whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours,

23 and you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.

I Corinthians 6:19-20

19 Or do you not know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit in you, which you have from God, and you are not of yourselves?

20 You were bought with a price; then glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are of God.

[Literal Translation of the Holy Bible]

Suggested Questions:

1. Why are the people of God called the Temple of God?

2. What does it mean to destroy the Temple of God?

3. What does the phrase “let him become foolish” in verse 18 mean?

4. What does the phrase “all are yours” in verse 22 mean?

5. What belongs to God’s people also belongs to God?

Suggested Applications:

1. Do you always remember that you are the Temple of God?

2. Have you ever taken any actions that would destroy the Temple of God?

3. Do you always remember that the people of God do not live according to the wisdom of this world?