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Model of the Temple in Jerusalem.
How are you like a temple?
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Do you realize that all of you together are the temple of God
and that the Spirit of God lives in you? God will destroy anyone who destroys
this temple. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
The Temple built by Solomon in Jerusalem was the earthly house
of God. His meeting place with mankind. The inner room of the Temple contained
the Holy of Holies—with the Ark of the Covenant.
Only one priest actually met with God once a year in that Holy
place. That priest had to be pure and holy—and then just to be sure a gold rope
was tied around his leg so that if God found him unholy and he died, then he
could be pulled out. Holiness is unto the Lord. Honor the LORD for the
glory of His name. Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Psalm 29:2.
Do not bring shame on My Holy Name, for I will display My Holiness
among the people of Israel. I am the LORD who makes you
holy. Leviticus 22:32
Be holy. This is what the Lord requires of us. He makes us holy—but it is our choice—our free will to choose to be holy. God is a gentleman. He won't force us to do anything, although this scripture passage tells us that God will destroy anyone who destroys His temple. What a promise—destruction. We are His temple How do you choose to respond to His offer of Holiness?
Prayer ~ Lord
God, You are awesome and holy. Cleanse me and make me pure. Fill me with your
holiness.
Daily
Bible Reading: Psalm 111-118
Adapted from June 22, 2016 Banquet With The King blog.
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2017 Text and photo by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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