Let us not fall into the same trap that the Corinthians did with their catch phrase "All things are lawful for me" or our modern day equivalent, courtesy of Nike, "Just do it." We must understand with Paul that not all things are helpful and that pushed too far anything can become enslaving. As Christians we should be doing all things for God's glory and be enslaved only to righteousness.
As Christians having a hobby is innocent enough until it takes over all our thought life and all our time pushing aside church fellowship, homegroup, quiet time, family and friends.
As a Christian having a relationship is innocent enough until it becomes an obsession or blinding us to our responsibilities and forcing compromise.
As a Christian having a drink is innocent enough until we "need it" or it comes out at every meal or after every hard day.
As a Christian drinking caffeine is innocent enough until we can't get through the morning or day without it.
As a Christian having money is innocent enough until the only person we spend it on is ourselves or our family... And so the list goes on.
Let us be wise to what is helpful and when it has the potential to become enslaving...
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