How do we separate what we can appreciate and participate in from the aspects of the world that would not be God’s choice for us?
1 Corinthians 10:23 tell us that “Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial”. Anything that takes my focus away from Christ, or that is ultimately destructive to the spirit is not beneficial. God's word will help us discern what is beneficial. The following scriptures speak to the role that the Word has in our lives:
James 1:25 25 But those who look intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continue in it—not forgetting what they have heard but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.
Psalm 19: 7-14 The law of the Lord is perfect. It gives us new strength. The laws of the Lord can be trusted. They make childish people wise. The rules of the Lord are right.They give joy to our hearts. The commands of the Lord shine brightly. They give light to our minds. The law that brings respect for the Lord is pure. It lasts forever. The directions the Lord gives are true. All of them are completely right. They are more priceless than gold.They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold. They are sweeter than honey that is taken from the honeycomb. I am warned by them. When I obey them, I am greatly rewarded. Can I know my mistakes? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep me also from the sins I want to commit. May they not be my master. Then I will be without blame. I will not be guilty of any great sin against your law. Lord, may the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing in your eyes. You are my Rock an my Redeemer.
Psalm 119:9 & 11 How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word and following its rules... I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
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