1 Corinthians 6:12
12 “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.
Simple pride hates to be dominated by anything. Our world makes it so easy to pretend, even if just to yourself, that you’re in charge: picking shows and movies from an unlimited list, rocketing around in your car anywhere you like, deciding on dinner from restaurants that serve whatever you like. Is our wealth and freedom deceiving?
As soon as we take up the idea that we rule all and can choose whatever we like, we open ourselves up to the lie that such things can’t rule us and can’t harm us. For instance, if you let sexual immorality in the door, even just extra glances or minimal scenes in shows you enjoy, you begin to be controlled by the desires such lust sets alight in your heart. Are you looking out for sins that may enslave your heart?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, please teach me to fear the things you call wicked that I might submit to You and no other lord.