"Or 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, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body." - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) "As you come to him, a living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." - 1 Peter 2:4-5 (NIV) "Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2 (NIV) "But you are a people chosen by God as his very own. You are special – holy, loved by God. The world is wrong in its judgment and doesn't know God. But because of what he has done, you who trust in him are shielded from God's anger and have the privilege of being heirs inheriting eternal life!" - Ephesians 5:8-10 (MSG) "For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: You people who are thirsty, come to the water! And you who have no money, come, buy grain and eat! Come, buy wine and milk! Without money and without cost! Why spend your money on what nourishes not?" - Isaiah 55:1-2 (NIV)

Our digital lives are a reflection of our relationship with God. As believers, we are called to be the light in the world, not part of it. The world may try to shape us into its own image, but we must resist and instead allow God to transform us through the renewing of our minds. The Bible reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:20), and we must honor God in our bodies (Romans 12:1). We are not our own, but have been bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20). We must guard our hearts and minds from being conformed to the world's pattern (Romans 12:2). In a world that is constantly trying to pull us away from God, we must stay focused on our purpose as believers. We are chosen by God (1 Peter 2:9), set apart for him (1 Peter 2:9), and called to be a light in the world (Matthew 5:14). We must not be conformed to the world's pattern, but be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). As we navigate the digital world, we must be mindful of our influence and the message we convey. We are called to be salt and light in a world that desperately needs it (Matthew 5:13-14). We must not be part of the world, but shine as lights in it (Ephesians 5:8).

• How do you currently see yourself as a temple of the Holy Spirit? What areas need attention?
• What are some ways you can guard your heart and mind from being conformed to the world's pattern?
• How can you apply the principles of being salt and light in your digital life?