Treating Your Body As A Temple

Treating Your Body As A Temple
A while back, I wasn't feeling the best. I was always getting headaches, my body was in constant pain, and I stopped eating healthy. I realized my body was trying to tell me it felt neglected, but with my crazy schedule, I continued to ignore the signs. At my latest doctor's appointment, I learned my bad eating habits along with my lack of exercise caused me to not only feel sluggish, but also make myself more sick in the long run.

My doctor told me my actions needed to change. After my visit, I started to feel convicted, like I was disrespecting the body the Lord had given me. It made me think of this Bible verse that tells us that our bodies are not our own. Even though this verse has to do with sexual intimacy, this verse can a lso be applied to neglecting our bodies when it comes to our health. After that doctor visit, I affirmed that I'd take the necessary steps toward honoring my temple.
How do you treat your body as your temple?