![]() ![]() How is that adultery? Because it’s outside of our Covenanted Marriage to Christ. For an example, the man who looks upon a woman to lust, Jesus said that the man “committed adultery with her already in his heart”. He revealed to me that sometimes we must physically abstain, sometimes we must abstain from the ill place in our hearts from where we do it, and of course sometimes BOTH are needed. Years later The Lord brought to my attention that intention plays a huge part, as the Bible tells us that The Lord tries the thoughts and intents of the heart. Often in my past, there were things that the Lord showed me wasn’t good. Since we are in the Spirit, it’s important to handle matters Spiritually. with-ness, (smiles), I tend to make up words. ![]() What I gather most from your post and the scripture you referenced is “With-ness” with God. However, because I am still in this flesh, I must ALWAYS follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit who will reveal my intentions when pride shows up to lead me astray (as it tends to do). If from my heart, I Glorify the Lord, then my activities should follow my moral conviction. Since we are dead and our lives are hidden with Christ, then it is no longer us that lives, but Christ who Lives in us. So often we become blinded by what our eyes can see and what our natural reality beholds. I can’t help to mention how Spiritual everything is. Categories 1 Corinthians, Bible Study Tags Christian Lifestyle If you have found value in this post, please consider subscribing to A Clay Jar so that you don’t miss any other posts. Please feel free to leave any comments or questions about this post in the comments section below. While I believe they reflect the teachings of the Bible, I am a fallible human and subject to misunderstanding. The views expressed here are solely mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any other person, group, or organization. Do only what I am comfortable doing hand in hand with Jesus. And I try and use that as a general rule in my life. ![]() If the latter, then I believe God is glorified. Am I embarrassed to have him beside me? Or can I enjoy fellowship with him as we do this thing? If the former, I should not do it. But I try and imagine God being physically present with me in the activity running down the road alongside me. How do I know if something glorifies God or not? For instance, when I go out for a run in the morning, is God glorified? That can be hard to answer. Does this action on my part glorify God? If it does not, then maybe I shouldn’t do it.īut that raises the question. ![]() What Paul adds here is another factor to consider. But it is something that generally happens nonetheless. This is not generally a long involved process. In most of what I do I first evaluate the cost of the action and its benefit. Paul tells me that whatever I do should be done for the glory of God. While this verse is directed specifically at the issue of disputable matters, I believe it has a much broader application. So his advice to the mature believer is to abstain from the activity if you suspect it will hurt someone else, leading them into sin. And it would be sin for them, thus wounding their conscience. Paul’s concern is that if a weaker believer sees a more mature believer participating in that activity, they might be tempted to participate as well. And for those people, participating in that activity would be wrong ( Rom. But some people, especially weaker believers, do consider them to be wrong. These are things that are morally neutral, neither right or wrong. 1 Corinthians 10:31 NIVĪ couple of times Paul addresses what he calls disputable matters ( Rom. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. The Seven Churches of Revelation Studies. ![]()
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