“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 – Apparently the church in Corinth had taken a very “grace-filled” approach to their way of handling sin within their lives, especially sins of sexual immorality. This phrase, “All things are lawful for me,” was being used in the church to justify their lifestyle of allowing sinful practices to remain in their life despite being followers of Jesus. They knew the truth that Jesus has completely paid for their sin and washed them clean. They knew that nothing in all creation could separate them from the love of God, even their sin couldn’t do that anymore. They were covered by the grace of God, yet all that knowledge led them to believe they could then do whatever they wanted. Sin wasn’t going to send them to Hell anymore nor end their relationship with God, so they did what they wanted because it was “lawful” for them to do since they weren’t under the Old Testament law anymore. Paul though is challenging this way of thinking. Yes, as a believer you are free in Christ, and yes you are not under the law anymore, and yes sin isn’t going to send you to Hell anymore, but that doesn’t mean sin should be a part of your life. Instead of asking, “Can I do this sin without losing my salvation,” ask, “Is this sin something that will help my walk with God and fulfill the mission He’s called me to in this life?” The answer to that second question will certainly cut the sinful things from your life. For us today understand that if you have chosen to follow Jesus you are free in Christ, you don’t have to worry about the sins you commit today jeopardizing your eternal security or relationship with Jesus. That doesn’t mean though sin is harmless to your life and that Jesus is fine with sin being in your story. Sin and the enemy is still out to kill, steal, and destroy, and while your eternity is secure in Jesus your life on earth can still be destroyed by sinful choices. Use the freedom you have with sin to choose not to sin so you can be living a life that is honoring to the Savior who died so you could be free from sin. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3113
Question To Ponder: How might sin in the life of a believer damage their witness?
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