As heat and humidity replaces the cold rainy days of Spring, you won’t be able to escape sweating. This drastic change can leave a toxic odor in the air. Whether its deodorant or laundry detergent, it might take some time to remove the stench brought on by summer conditions.
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
Beyond smell, individuals can stink internally. According to the apostle Paul, this occurs by abusing your body. Instead of participating in wholesome activities, there is a temptation to turn to the dark side. Like the curiosity which possessed Adam and Eve in the Garden, tasting evil is a sure way to become filled with a stench.
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God, Ephesians 5:2.
The apostle Paul provides a solution to remove this stench. While we were still sinners, God sent his son to be a fragrant offering. Like stains on a carpet, Jesus lived, died and rose again to blot out our imperfections. The Prophet Isaiah uses the symbolism of snow to cover our sin to make us whole again. Walk in love and you too will remove the stench of sin.
by Jay Mankus
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