1 Corinthians 6:12 (New International Version)


12 "Everything is permissible for me"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"—but I will not be mastered by anything.

Everything permissible? I can eat whatever I want? Nothing is forbidden?
Wow!! I love this diet!!

Does that sound familiar? Maybe you have said those exact things. Perhaps you have started a new diet and your first concerns were about what you had to give up. You focused on all those foods that some consider "bad" foods. However, this verse gives you a different perspective than most diets.

This verse tells us that all is permissible. The next part, though, is very important. "Not everything is beneficial". Think about that. It may be allowed, but is it good for you? You can eat that, but should you? Puts things in a different light. Puts a large amount of responsibility on our shoulders. We can but should we?

Next, Paul says he will not be mastered by anything. We sahould make that our battle cry. "I will not be mastered by anything!" "I will not be mastered by my appetites!" We should not allow ourselves to become slaves to diets or foods or anything.

It is important to remember this when the road on our journey becomes rough. If we are allowing ourselves to be mastered by anything other than Jesus we will struggle.

Step out of the bondage of your cravings and into the arms of Jesus. He will lead you in the right direction. He is all we need.

Peace and Grace,
Don
John 3:30