“You can do whatever you want to . . .” This just happens to be the biggest lie being perpetrated upon people of every generation. 1 Corinthians 10.23,24: 23All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. 24Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.
God recognizes that people can do a number of things and that society may even legitimize any number of activities that are not pleasing to Him. So, for some people, they can do whatever they want to do . . .within reason. But reason is not truth but can be shaped by truth. The truth is that God created all things to reflect a relationship with Him.
Colossians 1.16b: All things were created through Him and for Him.
This truth must be the guiding factor for all of God’s creation - you included. You were created for God. Created to honor and glorify Him with your existence. When you get up each day are you willing to let go of that addiction so that you can pay your other bills? Are you willing to set aside some time to come together with other believers for corporate worship, fellowship and discipleship?
May I suggest that you take this next verse, clip it out and keep it someplace where it will remind you that even though you have the freedom to make any number of choices that reflect your own personal desires, it is better for you to choose to follow what God teaches from His Word.
Colossians 1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
God recognizes that people can do a number of things and that society may even legitimize any number of activities that are not pleasing to Him. So, for some people, they can do whatever they want to do . . .within reason. But reason is not truth but can be shaped by truth. The truth is that God created all things to reflect a relationship with Him.
Colossians 1.16b: All things were created through Him and for Him.
This truth must be the guiding factor for all of God’s creation - you included. You were created for God. Created to honor and glorify Him with your existence. When you get up each day are you willing to let go of that addiction so that you can pay your other bills? Are you willing to set aside some time to come together with other believers for corporate worship, fellowship and discipleship?
May I suggest that you take this next verse, clip it out and keep it someplace where it will remind you that even though you have the freedom to make any number of choices that reflect your own personal desires, it is better for you to choose to follow what God teaches from His Word.
Colossians 1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
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