How do you defile the temple of the Lord?<p>Our body is already defiled and is subject to corruption.<p>Our body will be redeemed at the appearing of Christ. It will be translated from corruptible to incorruptible.<p>So what is Paul speaking of in this verse?<br>He is talking about our faith in Christ Jesus. <p>A person defiles what the Lord has made of them in the NewBirth by renouncing their faith.<br>Such will be destroyed.<p>This understanding is verified in the subsequent verses as Paul talks about deception and wisdom.