Jn 2:13-22
Whether it is the temple of my body which is my own body and houses the Holy Spirit or the temple for God which is the church are the same. How I treat my body will be how I treat the temple. If I respect myself, I will know how to behave and treat the temple appropriately. I wonder how many people are aware of that. For instance, if I seduce people with my body, I will also treat the church as if it is a place for me to date and flirt. I will not dress appropriately and the way I carry myself will distract my brothers and sisters, bringing attention to myself instead of bringing glory to God. It all boils down to the mentality and attitude towards ourselves and others. It reflects the inner state of self. It also tells about my focus, whether my focus is on myself or God. If my focus is on myself, my behaviour and attitude will show, bringing attention of others to myself away from God. One example will be wearing revealing clothes which distract people. However, if I focus on God, I will behave and dress appropriately and draw people to God. For example, I will know how to dress appropriately and participate actively during the mass so that the others will be attentive too.
Therefore, whether a person’s focus is right or not and the spiritual state is strong or weak will be reflected on how a person behaves, talks, carries himself/herself and how he/she treats others no matter where he/she is. I realize that whether a person truly loves in Christ way, just observe how he/she treats and talks to the others, especially people who have wronged him/her or the people who are poor and less fortunate, as everyone, even those who do not have the faith, can also love people who are similar to us which does not make any difference whether we are the light for Christ or not. Only when I am able to love everyone, especially people whom I dislike or who have wronged, then I can truly claim that I am leading a Christian life as I cannot deny that Christ is in every child of God, including people whom I may dislike or despise.
With Love,
Elena
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