You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. — I Cor 6:12 NLT
The quest to be free to live how we choose, free from any godly boundaries or restrictions is radically changing and transforming societies. This freedom in most cases is not necessarily positive or of good moral nature and can be a direct rebellion against God.
Choice is a wonderful and powerful gift of God to humanity. Right from the Garden of Eden, God gave man the freedom and freewill to make choices. The choices we make shape our lives either positively or negatively. The type of information or messages we’re exposed to, influences the choices we make and this later shapes who we become.
The freedom to choose is a powerful gift given to man. Although God is in control of the universe, in His wisdom and sovereignty, He chose to give man the freedom and freewill to make choices.
“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life…” Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (NLT)
If someone chooses to follow the LORD and be led by Him, they will experience the blessing of their choice— eternal life. If someone, however, chooses to reject the LORD, God will gladly grant them their wish which is eternal separation from God.
I have heard some people say, “It’s my body, it’s my life, you can’t tell me what to do with my body, I live my life the way I see fit”. People with this view are right because choice is a powerful gift of God to humanity. Although they’re free to use their body the way they see fit, they’re, however, not free to choose the consequences of their choice. For example, someone who exercises their right and freedom to consume alcohol excessively is not free or has the right to choose whether they have liver problem or not.
The choices we make can have lasting consequences not just on the one who made the choice but on other people.
For example, in 1 Kings 12, King Rehoboam had the opportunity to lessen the heavy tax burden his father, King Solomon imposed on the people. He sought the advice of the older men who counselled him to reduce the tax burden. He, however, chose the advice of his friends who advised him to increase the tax burden. His choice and decision led to the northern tribes splitting from the Kingdom and Israel becoming a divided nation.
“All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” I Cor 6:12 (NKJV)
Let’s make wise choices.
Stay blessed,
LaraLex
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