09/04/2026
What does it mean when scripture says, “you are not your own?”
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies” 1 corinthians 6:19, 20
“You are not your own”means God purchased you (with the precious blood of his Son) and now possesses ownership of your body. [He made you righteous, meaning you gave Him the right to your life.]
We were once slaves to sin and death, but Jesus “gave His life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us His very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds” Titus 2:14
“You are not your own”means you no longer serve the selfish desires of your flesh but are now a servant of God’s kingdom. Paul instructs, “Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life.” Romans 6:13
“You are not your own” means you are called to devote your body to God, putting to death the deeds of your sinful nature and living through the power of the Holy Spirit.
We have not been left alone, the Holy Spirit has been given to us as our Helper. As we continue to renew our minds in the word of God, and choose to walk His way, (walk by the Spirit, Gal. 5:16) we will not fulfill the desires of our old nature.
“For His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:3
This verse emphasizes that through Jesus, we have everything necessary for a godly life. ❤️