GCEChristian Religious StudiesChristian Living and Ethics2024

According to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, the Christian's body is described as 'the temple of the Holy Spirit.' The MOST direct ethical implication of this teaching is that Christians should

Afast regularly to keep their bodies spiritually pure
Bavoid all forms of physical labour and sporting activities
Chonour God with their bodies by avoiding immorality and harmful practicesCORRECT
Dseek healing through prayer rather than medical treatment
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Toaster Teacher
Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
Paul's declaration in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit concludes with the command to 'honour God with your bodies.' The immediate context is a warning against sexual immorality, but the principle extends to all practices that defile or harm the body. Fasting, avoiding labour, or rejecting medicine are not the direct implications Paul draws from this teaching.
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