Glorify God in Body & Spirit

 

    We all have to deal with people.  That means that we deal with more people that we wish we did not have to more than we would like.  It is part of having relationships.  To have the good, you have to accept the bad at times and this includes people.

    When you have a dispute among other Christians, then you need to be settled in a way that glorifies God.  That means no gossip, slander, or insult.  You need to approach them to address the issue before it becomes something bigger.  If they will not listen or even adjust a little to make the relationship work, then go to the church to get help.  If they refuse to listen to the advice of the church leaders, then it is time to walk away.  However, you still do not need to try to cause them harm with your words.

    When you are in a dispute of any kind, do not allow your anger to cause you to sin.  You will be judged for how you handle conflict.  Even the angels are judged.  That is why the church needs a judge to help settle conflicts.  It could be the pastor, counselor on staff, or someone one else in the church that is appointed for conflict management on the church and personal level.

    Do not cheat yourself by sinning in anger.  That means don't try to wound the other person.  If you handle conflict in a manager that glorifies God, then you will be blessed.  If you lower yourself, then you will face consequences even if the other person does not.  Life is not fair, but eternity is.  When life feels unfair, then think about what you are working toward.  Immoral people will not be entering into Heaven.

    Salvation washes away all sin before the moment of salvation.  The Holy Spirit makes it disappear.  That means once you are a Christian everything is permissible, but not always beneficial.  That means you are expected to master your body.  You can do anything, but are you the master over yourself or is desire or impulse?  When you are a Christians, your body is fused with the Holy Spirit, so it is sacred and consecrated as Holy.  Your body and spirit become one, so sexual immorality is sinning against your own body.

    All sin, except sexual sin, is external.  Sexual sin stains the soul in another way all together.  Keep your body a Holy Temple because Jesus bought your soul at a high price.  He didn't have to.  He did it because He loves you.  Do you love Him enough to keep yourself pure?  Do you glorify God with your mind, body, and soul?

1 Corinthians 6