Author: Justin Oakes
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You Are What You Think: Stewarding Your Mind for the Glory of God
Philippians 4:8–9 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and…
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Devotion: The Ingredient List
Scripture: Philippians 4:8 “Think on these things.” Your mind is constantly receiving ingredients. The question is not whether something is going in—it is what is going in. Paul gives us a filter. True. Honest. Just. Pure. Lovely. Of good report. Virtuous. Praiseworthy. If you desire Christlike fruit, you must choose Christlike fuel. The Word of God…
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Devotion: Glorify God In Your Body
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20 “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.” You were purchased at the cost of Christ’s blood. That is not meant to shame you — it is meant to free you. That means God loves you and cares about you enough to pay such a great price.…
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Devotion: The Temple of the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 6:19 reveals that our bodies are sacred temples of the Holy Spirit, signifying God’s constant presence and empowerment. We must honor this reality by caring for ourselves and reflecting His presence.
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Devotion: United To Christ
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15 “Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ?” You are spiritually united to Christ. That means what you do in your body carries spiritual implications. When you do something sinful or not-so-wise, you are essentially bringing Christ into that moment. When you do something that is glorifying to God,…
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Your Body Matters: Stewarding The Temple For God’s Glory
A Culture Obsessed and Confused We live in a culture that is obsessed with the body. And yet, at the same time, we are unbelievably confused about it. Some people worship their bodies. They treat them as the highest priority. They sculpt them into a perfect image. They control every curve and contour. They spend…
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Devotion: Raised For Eternity
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:14 “God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.” You are not destined for disembodied floating. You are destined for resurrection. The body you are in now will one day be glorified and raised. That reality should shift how you think about your physical…
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Devotion: The Body Belongs To The Lord
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13 “Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.” Your body was not made primarily for pleasure — it was made for the Lord. That changes everything. The world tells you your body is yours to use as you wish. But Scripture says it…
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Devotion: Understanding God’s Will in Everyday Moments
Scripture: Ephesians 5:17 “Be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” We often think of God’s will as something mysterious and distant—something we discover only in major life decisions. But most of God’s will unfolds in ordinary faithfulness. His will is not hidden from us. It is revealed in His Word…
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Devotion: Time Belongs to God
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15–16 “See then that ye walk circumspectly… redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Time is the one resource you cannot reproduce. You can earn more money. You can rebuild what you lose. But you cannot create another hour. Before you were born, God determined the number of your days. He knows your…
