Struggling with Liberty

I Corinthians 6:12 says, "I am allowed to do all things, but all things are not good for me to do. I am allowed to do all things, but I will not let anything make me its slave."(New Century Version) There are those in today's church who have the same struggle that the church of Corinth had in Pauls day. The struggle is with liberty. We have been given liberty through our relationship and faith in Christ. However, we are not to use our liberty as an occasion to sin. While it may be lawful in our land to buy alcohol or x-rated materials, it is not good for a believer to do so. While it may be lawful to buy tobacco products, it is not expedient for a believer to do so. While it may be lawful in our land to have a sexual relationship before marriage, it is not healthy for a believer to do so. There are alot of things lawful in society that for Christians will hinder our walk with God. Paul says here that what may be lawful may actually cause bondage. Christ did not give us liberty so that we could in turn enter back into bondage. As Christians we are to stay away from anything that we might become a slave to. Whether it is drugs, alcohol, gambling, or sexual perversion, we must not allow ourselves to be a part of it. We must give ourselves totally to God. We must know that we are not our own, but His. Are there any places in your life that are in bondage instead of liberty? Give those places to God. God Bless.