Reading: I Corinthians 5, 6
My Verse: "Everything is permissable for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of anything or be brought under its power." (6:12)
Such a powerful verse - a great life verse!
Paul is writing to the Corinthians who seem to have taken "justified by Christ" a bit too far. They are separating their physical acts from their spiritual lives as if the two can be separated!
You tell us, Lord, to serve You with "mind, soul and spirit" - which is our entire being. Yes, You have saved me from the law but as Your disciple my life should exemplify that very law.
Our Sunday School class has been studying Deuteronomy and we are now on the Ten Commandants. I like what the teacher said of them - that they are a guide - they describe God's perfect way. If I live by them my life will be so much the better - and that is what You want for me.
"You are not your own. You were bought with a price. So then, honor God, and bring glory to Him in your body. (6:19,20)
No, my body is not my own. For the Holy Spirit dwells within making it (my body) a holy temple. (6:19)
Thank You, Lord, for reminding me that yes, I have much freedom in You but with that comes much responsibility. I pray that today instead of focusing on my freedoms I focus instead on how I can honor You.
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
My Verse: "Everything is permissable for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of anything or be brought under its power." (6:12)
Such a powerful verse - a great life verse!
Paul is writing to the Corinthians who seem to have taken "justified by Christ" a bit too far. They are separating their physical acts from their spiritual lives as if the two can be separated!
You tell us, Lord, to serve You with "mind, soul and spirit" - which is our entire being. Yes, You have saved me from the law but as Your disciple my life should exemplify that very law.
Our Sunday School class has been studying Deuteronomy and we are now on the Ten Commandants. I like what the teacher said of them - that they are a guide - they describe God's perfect way. If I live by them my life will be so much the better - and that is what You want for me.
"You are not your own. You were bought with a price. So then, honor God, and bring glory to Him in your body. (6:19,20)
No, my body is not my own. For the Holy Spirit dwells within making it (my body) a holy temple. (6:19)
Thank You, Lord, for reminding me that yes, I have much freedom in You but with that comes much responsibility. I pray that today instead of focusing on my freedoms I focus instead on how I can honor You.
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
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