Gambling, gluttony, and addictive substances defile the body as the _______________.

• A. Temple of God
• B. Temple of the Spirit
• C. Temple of Flesh
• D. Body of Christ

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the body is a sacred dwelling for God’s Spirit. When a person engages in gambling, gluttony, or addictive substances, these acts can damage health, enslave the will, or dishonor the body, which is meant to be kept holy as the temple in which God dwells. Scripture describes the believer’s body as the temple of God, calling us to honor Him with our bodies and spirits. That makes the phrase Temple of God the best fit, since it directly conveys the sacred status of the individual’s body. Other terms shift the emphasis: Temple of the Spirit is similar in meaning but not the wording used here; Temple of Flesh implies carnality rather than sanctity; Body of Christ refers to the church collectively, not to an individual’s body.