1Cor 3:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : Paul gives a strong warning: “If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.” If someone teaches or encourages sinful behavior that corrupts the church, they are in danger of God’s judgment. Holiness is not just an option but a requirement for God’s people. Christians should avoid anything that would make God’s temple unclean, whether it is sinful actions or false teachings (1 Corinthians 3:17 ). We must keep ourselves pure, because we belong to God.

‏ 1 Corinthians 3:17

v. 17: Paul gives a strong warning: “If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.” If someone teaches or encourages sinful behavior that corrupts the church, they are in danger of God’s judgment. Holiness is not just an option but a requirement for God’s people. Christians should avoid anything that would make God’s temple unclean, whether it is sinful actions or false teachings (1 Corinthians 3:17 ^a). We must keep ourselves pure, because we belong to God.