Scripture reveals that we are to honor God with our bodies, which are temples of the Holy Spirit, and avoid practices that are detestable to the Lord and contrary to biblical teachings.
Scripture on Yoga
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
New Testament
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
Deuteronomy 18:9-12
Old Testament
"When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord."
Galatians 5:19-21
New Testament
"The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."
Ezekiel 44:23
Old Testament
"They are to teach my people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to distinguish between the unclean and the clean."
The Bottom Line
Our bodies belong to God, so we must be careful to honor Him in all we do, including our physical practices.
Try Today
Consider how your physical practices and disciplines either honor or dishonor God. Surrender any that are questionable to the Lord.
Prayer
Jesus invites us, 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.' (Matthew 11:28)
Heavenly Father, I come to you, acknowledging that my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. Forgive me for the times I have not honored you with my physical practices. Show me clearly where I need to make changes. I surrender my body to you, asking that you would guide me in ways that bring you glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read 1 Corinthians 6 to explore more about how we are to honor God with our bodies.
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