Hindi ba ninyo alam na ang inyong katawan ay templo ng Espiritu Santo na nasa inyo at ipinagkaloob ng Diyos sa inyo? Hindi ninyo pag-aari ang inyong katawan; sapagkat binili na kayo sa isang halaga. Kaya’t gamitin ninyo ang inyong katawan upang maparangalan ang Diyos.

1 Mga Taga-Corinto 6:19–20 (MBB)

Ang crunchy ng balat ng litson! At ang sarap uminom ng malamig na Coke habang kumakain nito! Teka, mas malasa yata kapag beer ang kasabay nito!  

Hindi maiwasan ni Cesar ang pagkain ng fatty foods. His doctor has advised him to eat more fish and vegetables because the results of his medical check-up have revealed conditions, such as elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure, which might get worse. Pero bakit nga ba mas sumasarap ang pagkain kapag ipinagbabawal?  

Marami sa atin ang tulad ni Cesar. Marahil, kulang tayo sa disiplina pagdating sa pagkain at pag-e-exercise. We offer many excuses: “Wala akong time mag-exercise” or“May gamot naman ako.” Another reason, perhaps said jokingly, but might be trulywhat’s in our hearts: “I want to enjoy life and die happy!”

But what does the Bible say about eating unhealthy foods and other practices that harm our bodies? There are three reminders according to our short passage today:  

What does this mean for us on a daily basis? It means we don’t take anything or do anything that harms our bodies. Instead, we should eat healthy foods and watch how much we eat. Aside from our diet, we should also be physically active. Walk. Dance. Play a sport. Move our bodies so our muscles and bones get strong. Sabi nga, “Galaw-galaw para hindi agad pumanaw.” Do all of these not because we want to look beautiful or handsome, but because we want to be healthier (although there is nothing wrong with having good looks as a result).

Be intentional with the use of our bodies. Do we use our strength and energy to help others in need? What about the way we dress? Do we make sure we do not cause anyone to be tempted by avoiding revealing clothes? Let’s remember the Apostle Paul’s advice and honor God with our bodies.