Temple Defiled

In today's reading from 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul addresses a number of issues that were troubling the church in Corinth. In chapter 6, he deals with a dispute among the believers over lawsuits and disputes. Paul rebukes the Corinthians for taking each other to court and not resolving their differences within the church. He reminds them that they are supposed to be members of the body of Christ, and they should be able to settle their disputes in a way that is consistent with their faith and the teachings of Jesus.

In chapter 7, Paul addresses the issue of marriage and sexual relations. He reminds the believers that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and they should not engage in sexual immorality or any other behavior that defiles the body. He also encourages those who are married to remain faithful to their spouses, and those who are not married to remain celibate.

Overall, the message of these two chapters is that as believers, we should strive to live our lives in a way that is consistent with the teachings of Jesus and the values of the gospel. We should seek to resolve our disputes in a peaceful and Christ-like manner, and we should be careful to guard our bodies and our sexual behavior in a way that honors God and reflects his love and grace.

Let us pray. Dear God, help us to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to you and consistent with your Word. Help us to resolve our disputes in a way that reflects your love and grace, and help us to guard our bodies and our sexuality in a way that honors you. We pray all of this in Jesus' name. Amen.