In “The Present Body,” John Mulligan challenges us to see our bodies through God’s eyes, not just our own. While culture obsesses over appearance, youth, and fitness, Scripture reminds us that our bodies are both temples—dwelling places of the Holy Spirit—and tents—temporary shelters meant to point us to eternity. This balance keeps us from either neglecting or idolizing the body, calling us instead to use it to glorify God in the time we have. Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 6 make it clear: “You are not your own; you were bought with a price.” Our bodies belong to the Lord, and how we use them—what we do, where we go, and what we take in—matters to Him. Peter, nearing the end of his life, spoke of living in “the tent of this body,” highlighting its temporary nature. And Paul adds in 2 Corinthians 4 that while the outer self wastes away, the inner self is renewed day by day. Respecting our physical selves matters, but godliness has eternal value. “Physical training is of some value,” Paul tells Timothy, “but godliness holds value for all things, both for the present life and the life to come.” For us, this means disciplining our desires, keeping boundaries that honor God, and remembering our present struggles are not the final word. The aches, temptations, and frustrations of this life remind us that a new, resurrected body is coming—one free from weakness and decay. Until then, our calling is to live by faith, not by sight, honoring God with the bodies He has given us while fixing our hope on the greater glory yet to be revealed.