Incarnation

IncarnationMeans the Son of God coming in the flesh, becoming human

IncarnationGod values the human body so much that Jesus became human

IncarnationTherefore, the human body (just like the soul) has dignity

Human life is SACRED

IncarnationThe human body is sacred:

No matter what stage of life (conception to old age)

IncarnationThe human body is sacred:

No matter if suffering, if weak, if disfigured, if in pain

IncarnationThe human body is sacred:

ALL bodies have value in God’s eyes

Incarnation

Read “A Body Fit for God” (page 23)

CLOCK PARTNERS- 11 O’CLOCK PARTNER

Read and summarize the following passages as they refer to our body being sacred

1Corinthians 5.15-We are the Body of Christ

1Corinthians 6.19- Our body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 2.10- We are God’s Work of Art

WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST1 CORINTHIANS 6.15 Our bodies are part of the Body of Christ;

they deserve to be respected and protected Taking care of our bodies is loving Christ Part of loving Christ is taking care of our own

bodies AND other bodies that are a member of the Body of Christ

Anytime we show a lack of respect for our body or for other people’s bodies, we are showing a lack of respect for Christ

OUR BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT1 CORINTHIANS 6.19

God is present in our bodies in a very special way

God lives within us so we cannot ignore his presence within

If we believe that our bodies are filled with the presence of God we cannot say “It’s my body and I can do what I want with it.”

We must never do anything to our bodies that might show a lack of respect for God, who is within

WE ARE GOD’S WORK OF ARTEPHESIANS 2.10 We are each unique and original Each one of us reflects His image in a slightly

different way; all of us together help reveal the vastness of God

Each one of us has a gift that God intends for us to share with others

We must accept these gifts and see their value and goodness

We must accept who we are stop trying to be like someone else

Journal EntryWhy do some people abuse their

bodies?Why is it considered ‘wrong’ to abuse

your body (through drugs, alcohol, poor diet, lack of exercise, etc.)

What can people do if they find themselves in this situation (abusing drugs or alcohol)

Do you know anyone or have you had any experience with this before?