Title

It May Be Lawful, But Is It Good?

Scripture
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.
(1 Corinthians 10:23)
Devotional
We have great freedom in Christ. However, this liberty is not a license to sin. Therefore what I do is to be done with caution. What I do may be lawful, but will it benefit my life or the lives of others? What I eat and drink for example may not be sinful, but is it conducive to good health? The things that I read or watch may not be evil, but are they enhancing my mind? The key to the things that we do is, are they beneficial and do they illuminate? It is legitimate to relax, but too much of relaxation may lead to laziness. It is O.K. to be entertained, but too much entertainment can dull the mind. A good guide to being lawful is found in the apostle Paul’s words to the Philippians, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Herein is the means to lawfulness.
Thought For The Night

“According to a 3rd century rabbi, Moses gave 365 prohibitions and 248 positive commands. David reduced them to 11 in Psalm 15. Isaiah made them 6 (Isaiah 33:14, 15). Micah 6:8 binds them into 3 commands. Habakkuk reduces them all to one great statement: The just shall live by faith,” Unknown 

Evening Text
1 Corinthians 10:23: All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.
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Evening Study Guide
Defining: Lawful: That which is acceptable, but not necessarily always free to do. Example, the speed limit may be 65 miles per hour, but not appropriate due to weather or traffic conditions.
 
Referencing: “What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!” Romans 6:15
 
Applying: Keep the law that you know, and learn the laws that you do not know—always remembering that because something is lawful, it does not give us a license to disregard the weaknesses of others.