12/29/2021 MAINTENANCE -- PART II (FOR WOMEN)
1 Cor. 3:16 Don’t you know that you yourselves are GOD’s temple and that GOD’s SPIRIT lives in you? If anyone destroys GOD’s temple, GOD will destroy him; for GOD temple is sacred, and you are that temple.
[New International translation]
1 Cor. 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the HOLY SPIRIT within you, which you have from GOD? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. So glorify GOD in your body.
Revised Standard translation]
BIBLICAL COMMENTS
Paul tells us in 1 Cor. 3:16 that our bodies are human “churches” or “temples.” Because it is so important that we “get it,” Paul repeats this important point again in 1 Cor. 6:19-20.
Yes, each one of us is not only a temple but GOD’s temple. JESUS sacrificed HIMSELF for each of these temples so that we might have life, so these temples should glorify GOD.
The Living Bible translations of 1 Cor. 6:20 states:
For GOD has bought you with a great price. So use every part of your body to give glory back to GOD….
Emphasis added. “Every Part” of the body, should be maintained physically and spiritually.
PHYSICAL MAINTENANCE For Women – 20s and 30s
WebMD’s recommendations for women often depend on the age of the woman. For women in their early 20s and 30s, Gina Shaw in “Simple Health Steps for Women in Their 20s and 30s suggests some “jumpstart” procedures for maintaining good health, including:
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- Start a Heart-Healthy Diet-and-Exercise Plan: This means skipping the fried and fatty foods “in the early years” and aiming for getting at least half an hour of exercise every day. For women who plan to have children, Shaw also recommends women take a multivitamin that provides plenty of folic acids (between 400 and 800 micrograms a day).
- Work on Your Relationship With Your Doctor: This means finding a doctor you trust. Bring your questions to your appointments. Make a list. Don’t be afraid to ask your doctor about your concerns.
- Know Your Family Health History. Find out if any sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, or other blood relatives had breast cancer or heart disease before age 50. Find out if diabetes runs in the family. These questions may be important to ask your family to help your doctor determine your health risks.
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Learn about Key Screening Tests:
- Pap Test for Cervical Cancer – every 3 years starting at age 21. If you’re 30-65, keep getting a Pap test every 3 years, or an HPV test every 5 years. Many cervical cancers are caused by infection with HPV (human papillomavirus)
- HIV Test – Take an HIV test at least once, more often if you are at risk. There are also STDs (Sexually Transmitted Disease Tests) for trichomoniasis, syphilis, and hepatitis B.
- Blood Pressure – Check your blood pressure every 2 years if it's normal (lower than 120/80). If it is high, or you are at risk for high blood pressure, you will need more frequent checks and diabetes screening tests.
- Cholesterol Tests – Ask your doctor how often you may need this test done.
See, “Simple Health Steps for Women in Their 20s and 30s by Gina Shaw, medically reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD on July 30, 2020; https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/simple-health-steps-women-20s-30s