The use of leisure time in the life of a Christian should be characterized by those activities which edify both the ___ and the ____ of Christ.

• A. Individual; Body
• B. Church; Spirit
• C. Family; Community
• D. Mind; Heart

Answer: (A)

Leisure time for a Christian should edify both the individual and the body of Christ. Edification means building up, strengthening, and encouraging. For the believer, this means activities that nurture personal faith, character, and spiritual growth—things like prayer, Bible study, rest that refreshes the soul, and time for godly reflection. At the same time, leisure should also strengthen the church as a whole—the body of Christ—through encouragement, fellowship, service, and support for others within the church community. The phrase “body of Christ” is the common scriptural term for the church, so this pairing best captures the aim of leisure that blesses both the person and the congregation. The other options don’t align as directly with both personal growth and church-wide edification.