holy temple

God's people are the naos of God.

Naos is Greek for "temple." But it is not just the temple courts that we are. We are the Holy of Holies.

In 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Paul says, "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple." (note: the "you" in these two verses are plural. Paul is speaking to the Church as a whole.).

Ok, so let's put that all together. Paul is saying that the Church as a whole is the Holy of Holies. 

That means that we show the world who God is. I don't understand it fully, but I just know that God is delighted when we give the world a picture of who He is. I am going to share with you a writing from a girl who recently became part of the Church. Ill let it speak for itself. 

Before I knew God, I was dead. Before I knew God, I lived selfishly. I lived for myself and my own pleasures. I lived for what I felt was my purpose in life. How was I to know what my purpose was? Who was I to deem what I chose as correct? I tried to do everything by my own strength. I was broken and sad and defeated. I knew nothing of joy and light. I knew not what it was to give or receive love. My entire life was meaningless and worthless. But, God is faithful-always there. He sent me sign after sign that I didn’t want to see. He told me of his presence, but I turned my face away. He gave me all that I needed even though I deserved none of it. His grace poured onto me when I was in rebellion against him. No matter how hard He tried, I wouldn’t look to Him. Finally, he sent me a sign I couldn’t ignore. He sent me love. He sent people into my life that changed me forever. They showed me the good in this life. Above all else, they showed me faith, compassion, and understanding. I no longer live for myself-but for Christ and others. Why would I want to live for anything else? Why would I want to indulge in simplicities for instant gratification? That joy is fleeting. It does not last. This life is inconsequential-a petty amount of time. Why live for it when eternity awaits?