What does the Bible say about take care of yourself?
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The Bible calls us to care for ourselves as God’s redeemed creatures, not in self-centeredness but in grateful stewardship for his glory and service to others. Our bodies belong to the Lord and are temples of the Holy Spirit, so 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 urges holiness and honor in how we use them. Scripture commends wise attention to physical health, rest, and godly nourishment, while reminding us that spiritual godliness has greater and lasting value (1 Timothy 4:8). Jesus invites the weary to come to him for rest (Matthew 11:28), and Proverbs 3:7-8 connects fearing the Lord with well-being. Yet self-care is rightly ordered by love for God and neighbor, doing all to God’s glory (1 Corinthians 10:31; Matthew 22:39).
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- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
[19] Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, [20] for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
- 3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
- Ephesians 5:29
For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also does the assembly;
- 1 Timothy 4:8
For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value for all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.
- Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
- Proverbs 3:7-8
[7] Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil. [8] It will be health to your body, And nourishment to your bones.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- Matthew 22:39
A second likewise is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'
- 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
[16] Don't you know that you are a temple of God, and that God's Spirit lives in you? [17] If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are.
- Proverbs 4:20-22
[20] My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings. [21] Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the midst of your heart. [22] For they are life to those who find them, And health to their whole body.
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