Permissible but not constructive
The apostle Paul writing to the Corinthians states,
"Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive.
Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others."1 Corinthians 10:23,24.
Simply put we have the freedom to do anything we want. That being said we should use our freedom to build up others.
Paul here teaches the Corinthians that true freedom isn’t the right to do as one pleases, but the liberty to do what is right for God.
The true Christian life is doing what is right toward others, even our enemies, Jesus said,
"You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," Matthew 5:43,44
The apostle Paul wrote,
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” Romans 12:14.
Question: If you consider yourself a Christian, a true follower of Christ Jesus how are you using your freedom? To bless or curse those around you? To honour or dishonour God?
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