WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT MY BODY

The Daniel Plan #1

Pastor Dennis Clanton

Woodland Church

Sunday, February 26, 2023

(1 Corinthians 6:12–14, NLT) “You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. You say, “Food was made for the stomach, and the stomach for food.” (This is true, though someday God will do away with both of them.) But you can’t say that our bodies were made for sexual immorality. They were made for the Lord, and the Lord cares about our bodies. And God will raise us from the dead by his power, just as he raised our Lord from the dead.”

1. MANAGE MY BODY.

2. MY BODY IS GOD’S PROPERTY.

3. MY BODY WILL BE RESURRECTED AFTER I DIE.

(1 Corinthians 6:14, NLT) “And God will raise us from the dead by his power, just as he raised our Lord from the dead.”

MISTAKES WE MAKE

• We rely on willpower instead of God’s power.
• We have the wrong motivation.
• We try to change on our own.

4. MY BODY IS CONNECTED TO THE BODY OF CHRIST.

(1 Corinthians 6:15a, 18, NIV) “Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? … Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.”

5. THE HOLY SPIRIT LIVES IN MY BODY.

(1 Corinthians 6:19, NLT) “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God?”

6. JESUS BOUGHT MY BODY ON THE CROSS.

(1 Corinthians 6:20, NLT) “For God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.”

(Romans 12:1, NIV) “I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”

(Psalm 119:73, LB) “You made my body, Lord; now give me sense to heed your laws.”

(Deuteronomy 32:47, NLT) “These instructions are not empty words—they are your life! By obeying them you will enjoy a long life in the land …”

(Proverbs 3:1–10, NIV) “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. … Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing…”

FOUR THINGS TO DO THAT WILL HELP YOU BE HEALTHIER

1. TRUSTING GOD IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.

(Psalm 116:7, NCV) “I said to myself, “Relax, because the Lord takes care of you.”

(Proverbs 14:30, NIV) “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”

2. CONFESSING MY SIN.

(Psalm 32:3–5, NLT) “When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. …  My strength evaporated … Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. … And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.”

3. GIVING GENEROUSLY IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.

(Proverbs 11:25, NIV) “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

4. HAVING FUN IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.

(Proverbs 17:22, PT) “A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. But the one whose heart is crushed struggles with sickness and depression.”

Recommended Resources

1. The Bible

2. www.danielplan.com

3. The Daniel Plan by Rick Warren, Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Mark Hymen (available for purchase at The Crossing)

4. The Daniel Plan Small Group Study Guide (available for purchase at The Crossing)

5. The Daniel Plan Cookbook (available from your favorite bookstore)