We must enable our temple-bodies to radiate the light, love, and truth of Christ. Likewise, the worth of the body is great in the sight of God, but the preciousness of the body comes from what it allows us to learn and do and from what it radiates from within. Many buildings are outwardly beautiful, but only within the temple can the splendor and magnificence of God’s eternal truth and promises be found. What makes a temple precious is what it allows us to learn and to do. A person’s worth is not dependent upon his or her appearance. We must learn, as Samuel did, that the body and the person are not to be judged using worldly criteria. But the Lord informed Samuel that his judgment was mistaken and counseled him to “look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature … for the Lord seeth not as man seeth for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart” (1 Sam. When the Lord sent the prophet Samuel to anoint a new king from among the sons of Jesse, Samuel saw one of the eight sons of Jesse named Eliab and assumed, based on Eliab’s physical appearance, that he was to be anointed king. A temple not only is sacred, but it also radiates light and truth.
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The scriptures and other revelations offer unparalleled truths about the body that free us from worldly ideas and practices that weigh us down…Īnother truth the scriptures teach about the body is that it is a temple (see 1 Cor. Is this the way God intends us to regard our bodies? In the scriptures God reveals a perspective on the body that is radically different from that of the world. Those without ideal bodies are often criticized or ignored, while those with ideal bodies are sought after, envied, or given authority. The more “ideal” one’s body type, the greater one’s worth and the greater one’s chances of leading a happy, fulfilling life. The world teaches that bodily appearance determines individual worth and desirability. Often they eventually feel duped, trapped, and degraded themselves, since along with a loss of respect for the body and for others comes an inevitable loss of respect for oneself. Many say they are no good unless they look good. In my practice as a psychologist, I have seen talented, righteous Latter-day Saint women who despise themselves because their bodies do not look like what they see in movies or magazines. Recent studies find that approximately 63 percent of women and 50 percent of men in the United States are dissatisfied with their body and view it negatively-statistics that are reflected in the Latter-day Saint community.
When you look into a mirror, what thoughts run through your mind about your body? If you experience a flood of disparaging thoughts, you are far from alone. Also discuss how taking care of our bodies can lead to blessings from Heavenly father. Discuss the importance of not judging others by their appearance. Read from or summarize from “The Body, A Cared Gift” by (July 2005 Liahona – excerpt below). When we take care of our bodies, we are better able to feel the Holy Ghost.ĭiscuss the importance of taking care of our bodies and the blessings we will receive from Heavenly father. Play games that are safe and fun and stay away from activities that are dangerous. There are lots of things we can do to care for our bodies:ĭress modestly and keep our bodies clean.ĭon’t mark our bodies with tattoos or piercings.ĭon’t use drugs, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, or tea.
Through the prophets and the Word of Wisdom, Heavenly Father has told us what is bad for our bodies and what is good. We should treat our bodies the way we would care for any priceless treasure-with love and respect.
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