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Temples are integral to the practice of Hinduism, providing a physical space for devotees to connect with their gods and goddesses. They are a place of worship, contemplation, and community, and serve as a gateway to the divine.
Sep 4, 2019 · You, your body, is a temple—God’s temple. This is probably a phrase you’ve heard quite a bit if you’re familiar with the Church, but let’s unpack what this really means and observe how the temple theme unfolds throughout the biblical narrative.
- Joe Slunaker
- Avoid Temptations. Don’t allow the devil to grab a foothold (Ephesians 4:27). If your right eye causes you to sin, metaphorically pluck it out (Matthew 5:39).
- Sabbath Weekly. The Lord established this as one of the Ten Commandments for a number of reasons (Exodus 20:8-11). First, he had our health in mind, as mentioned in this commentary.
- Take Care of Your Body. Although the chapter is in the context of sexual purity, it does make a point in 1 Corinthians 6:20 that our bodies do not belong to us.
- See Your Body as a Gift. Society often will promote unnatural standards for beauty and youth. When we find our body doesn’t fit a certain mold, or notice wrinkles and gray hairs, or haven’t accrued the same muscular volume we’ve seen on a celebrity, we may see our bodies as anything but a gift.
The human body is the dwelling place of an individual’s eternal spirit while they live on earth (Eccl. 12:7). In Scripture, it is referred to as a tent and a temple (John 2:19-21; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 2 Cor. 5:1), both of which were ancient dwellings and places of worship.
So, just as we cannot imagine world peace until it comes, the same with the building of the Third Temple. The Messianic Era is not just a change in demographics. It’s a quantum leap in the way human beings perceive their world.
- Tzvi Freeman
Presented as a lively and lucid conversation centered on the acronym T.E.M.P.L.E., Why do we need a temple? provides logical and authoritative answers to common questions about spirituality in general and a temple in particular.
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A Hindu temple, also known as Mandir, Devasthanam, Pura, or Koil, is a sacred place where Hindus worship and show their devotion to deities through worship, sacrifice, and prayers. It is considered the house of the god to whom it is dedicated.
