I Corinthians 6:12 “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.”
Through Christ our Savior, our redemption has freed us completely from the law – as far as salvation is concerned. There is no law a saved person can break that would cause God to condemn them to Hell. Thank God for it.
It is certain that many would disagree with me on this issue, but many verses verify such an amazing truth. Anyone who thinks that someone who is eternally saved can go back to a sinful life just because you are saved and not suffer for it – probably is not saved. God will chasten them if they are saved.
At true salvation, God makes the new believer a new creature and “old things are passed away.” A truly saved person is thankful for their salvation, and they want to serve God. They hate sin and that which displeases God. No, they are not perfect and will not be until the resurrection.
A growing Christian learns, like Paul, that not everything that we might do is “expedient.” That means that some things will not make us to be more like Christ, nor is it profitable to a Christian. We must exercise discernment about what we think, say, and do. God is willing to help us with this matter, if you want Him to.
Finally, Paul says that he “will not be brought under the power of any.” Sin can get your attention, and when you start listening and doing, it can enslave you. Once started, bad and sinful habits can be hard to break. With God’s wisdom, Paul declared that he will not let anything bring him into chains that keep him from doing the will of God.
Christian, are there habits in your life that you are having difficulty with? Is there something in your life that you need God’s help to break those chains so that you can serve Him more faithfully? Why not ask Him right now to help you get started on a new path of victory to serve Him the way He wants?