1 Corinthian 1-7
"Be Perfectly Joined Together"
Materials: Pictures of temples, whiteboard and marker, picture fo body, My body is a temple maze,
Opening Song: "Choose the Right" (Hymnal, 239)
Opening Prayer:
Scripture: 1 Corinthian 6:19-20 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's."
Attention Activity:
Pass around pictures of temples to your family. What words could we use to describe the temple? Make a list of these words on the white board.
Show picture of a body like the one below. How are our bodies like temples? Circle the words on the whiteboard that can also describe our bodies.
Lesson:
Paul taught the Corinthians that our bodies are temples. Read 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's."
Paul points out that our bodies are temple because the Holy Ghost can dwell in us just like he dwells in the temple. How can we treat our bodies like temples? Make a list of there answers on the board. As your family gives answers discuss the following:
- Obey the Word of Wisdom. If we a careful about the things we put into our bodies, we will receive great blessings. Read D&C 89: 19-21
- Have High Standards in dress and grooming. "Prophets of God have continually counseled His children to dress modestly. When you are well groomed and modestly dressed, you invite the companionship of the Spirit and you can be a good influence on others. Your dress and grooming influence the way you and others act...Do not disfigure yourself with tattoos or body piercings. Young women, if you desire to have your ears pierced, wear only one pair of earrings." (For the Strength of Youth)
- Use clean language. Only soft, kind words are spoken in the temple. So we should refrain from swearing, gossip, and vulgarities (potty language). Always speak kindly to/of others. "Use language to build and uplift those around you." (Thomas S. Monson) This also includes ourselves. We should try to keep our thoughts clean of self degrading remarks.
- Obey the Law of Chastity. Just as temples are pure sacred places are bodies are also. This means we need to keep the law of chastity. Do not date until you're 16 and then only date in groups until you are ready to find an eternal companion. Sex should only be between a man and a woman legally and lawfully wedded. Refrain from pornography. (Tailor to your family's situation) "Remaining sexually pure helps you to be confident and truly happy and improves your ability to make good decisions now and in the future."(For the Strength of Youth) See the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet on "Sexual Purity" for ideas on how to talk to your children about chastity.
- Peace, Kindness, and Love. Temples are peaceful places full of love and kindness. We should emulate those qualities in our lives.
Activity: My Body is a Temple Maze
Read again 1 Corinthians 6:20. What does it mean that we are "bought with a price?" Christ suffered for our sins; our debt was paid by Him. Paul implores us to righteously use our bodies to glorify God. If we treat our bodies the same way we would treat the temple, we will be able to have that same peaceful spirit with us always.
Closing Song: "Choose the Right Way" (Children's Songbook, 160)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe Here
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