Thoughts
to Live By
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Things Are Not Expedient “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.” 1 Corinthians 6:12 If you want to be a victor in the race God has for you, you must learn the discipline of laying aside some weights. Many times these weights are good things in our lives. But good things are bad things when they keep us from doing the best things. Life would be simple if it were a
choice between good and bad. But
typically it’s a choice between good and best. Our verse says “all things
are not expedient.” When you
think of the word expedient, think
of the word expedition. You are going somewhere, and if something
doesn’t speed you on your way, it’s excess baggage and you need
to get rid of it. Ask God, “Are there
legitimate, lawful things in my life that are keeping me from running the
race You’ve given me?” If
revealed, ask for discipline to lay them aside! (Adrian Rogers, Love Worth Finding Ministries. Daily devotional at www.crosswalk.com) |
