Conditional Offer

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own: you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies"- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV).

We, the bride of Christ, were bought at a price; a very high price. Bridewealth, bride token or bride price have the same meaning and are still practiced in some non-industrialized portions of Africa. It's money or property that a groom gives the bride's family for their daughter's hand in marriage. A dowry is the reverse: In Europe, Asia and Africa, the bride's family offers some form of wealth to the groom's family for the agreement to a marriage. Both are conditional, an agreement of marriage, the price for their spouse. These very old customs reflect what Jesus did in providing an incalculable price, a bridewealth or dowry, for His bride. It's conditional; the condition is to agree to the marriage. The wedding feast will be prepared; the invitations will be sent. The day of the Marriage Feast is certain to arrive (Matthew 22:1-14). Do you accept His marriage offer? If you do, you belong to Him; therefore, take care, honor what is His, until that day comes.