Freedom Without Chains

 

Scripture:

“All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.”

— 1 Corinthians 6:12 (NASB1995)

 

Reflection:

Paul reminds us that freedom in Christ is real—but it is not reckless. Just because something is permitted does not mean it is profitable. The enemy often doesn’t need to trap us with obvious sin; he simply distracts us with things that slowly take control. Comfort, habits, pleasures, even good things can quietly become masters if we stop paying attention. Christ didn’t set us free so we could trade one form of bondage for another—He set us free to live disciplined, purpose-filled lives led by the Spirit.

 

Encouragement:

Take an honest look at your life today. Ask yourself: What has influence over me? What competes for my obedience? Freedom in Christ means you don’t have to be ruled by anything except Him. Lay down what controls you, and step fully into the freedom that truly strengthens and restores. As Scripture says, “For where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Corinthians 3:17).

 

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-Rev Carlos Figueroa

TheFreeBible.Org