Body And Organ Donations
Many times lives are saved by a donor who will give some portion of his or her body. In some cases, such as for vision, the individual's life is not at stake, but his well being is involved. Skin banks render a great service to those with extensive burns, and banks for other parts of the body render equally valuable service.
There are very good reasons for offering a part of one's body to someone in dire need. While some feel that donating organs may violate God's command to glorify Him in our bodies (I Corinthians 6:19-20), we do not feel that this was God's intention with that passage. We feel that donating part of your body to help others will actually glorify God, as He asks us to consider others before ourselves (Phil 2:3-4).
We also believe that once you have been separated from your body in death, you are no longer associated with your body, and it is but the same as dust in the ground. Of course, those remaining behind should as much as they can honor your memory with giving your body dignity, i.e. not abusing it in some non-standard way. We believe normal burial or cremation still honors an individual's memory, as well as using it to benefit others, to enrich their lives (for research or transplants) - and these all honor the memory of the person who has passed away.
Yes, there are definitely things to avoid that does not glorify God with out body - tobacco, alcohol abuse, immoral activities, and improper eating habits. The body of a Christian is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 3:16, 6:19), but that means avoiding sin while we are alive
Bible Answer From: The Holypop Team
There are very good reasons for offering a part of one's body to someone in dire need. While some feel that donating organs may violate God's command to glorify Him in our bodies (I Corinthians 6:19-20), we do not feel that this was God's intention with that passage. We feel that donating part of your body to help others will actually glorify God, as He asks us to consider others before ourselves (Phil 2:3-4).
We also believe that once you have been separated from your body in death, you are no longer associated with your body, and it is but the same as dust in the ground. Of course, those remaining behind should as much as they can honor your memory with giving your body dignity, i.e. not abusing it in some non-standard way. We believe normal burial or cremation still honors an individual's memory, as well as using it to benefit others, to enrich their lives (for research or transplants) - and these all honor the memory of the person who has passed away.
Yes, there are definitely things to avoid that does not glorify God with out body - tobacco, alcohol abuse, immoral activities, and improper eating habits. The body of a Christian is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 3:16, 6:19), but that means avoiding sin while we are alive