Becoming Good Stewards of Our Bodies

Melissa and Courtney talk with Lisa Whittle about how a whole body theology can keep us from obsessing or neglecting our bodies. They discuss the need for a foundational view of our bodies drawn from the whole of Scripture rather than isolated verses. Whether we struggle with accepting imperfections in the way we look or we get frustrated because our bodies don’t function the way we wish they did, recognizing that our bodies exist for the glory of God can lift the weight of worrying about what others think of us.Recommended Resources:Body and Soul: A 6-Session Study of the Whole Person God Created You to Be by Lisa WhittleRelated Content:The Deep Dish: Aging Is a Discipleship IssueAs You Start that Diet: 3 Truths About Body ImageFive Lies About Your BodyLet’s Talk: How to Spot and Let Go of ShameDiscussion Questions:1. In what ways are you tempted to measure your worth (or the worth of others) by physical appearance or ability?2. Describe one way you would like to have a healthier relationship with your body? What might need to change for that to happen?3. Share a time when you felt physically limited. How can experiences of frailty or weakness give us opportunities to glorify God?4. In what ways does Jesus’ own experience of physical weakness (hunger, fatigue, suffering, death) comfort or challenge you in your view of the body?5. How do you discern whether pursuing improved form and function is healthy or problematic?6. What would it look like for you to pursue health and strength with a “glory mentality” rather than a self-focused one?7. How does the reality of spending eternity in a glorified version of your body influence the way you view and care for your body now? Pick up a copy of Stand In Awe wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/standinawe to learn how to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway plus account. Get 20% off a course of your choice when you use code DEEPDISH20 at checkout. Learn more and register now at lifeway.com/academy. That’s lifeway.com/academy Click here for more information about Women's Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition!Click here to sign up for notification of on-demand access to keynotes and breakout sessions from our recent conference, TGCW26! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.