Key Verse: Verse 12 – “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”
Key Words: All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient
The word expedient means appropriate, proper. There are things you can do by law but the question is, “Is it appropriate?”
There were those who were eating meat that had been offered to idols. This was a detriment to other young believers so Paul says all things are lawful, but they may not be appropriate.
Some years ago in a Wednesday night prayer meeting service, the congregation was greeting one another when one of the members (who was mentally challenged) pulled out a Richard Nixon Halloween mask, put it on, and was walking around holding up both arms and giving the “peace sign.” Most everyone got a laugh out of it but all agreed that his actions were inappropriate. So it is with many of our actions. We are free to do certain things, but we must not only ask, “Am I free to do this thing?” We must also ask, “Is it appropriate? Is it proper?”
We can wear a clown suit to a wedding, but should we? So before we do things, we should ask ourselves, not can I, but should I!!
Dr. Mike Rouse
What to do:
✞ Do your best to be appropriate and proper at all times.
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