Huh? What is Paul talking about here? It's one of my favorite verses. I have to tell myself it over & over again - all things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable.
Basically, by accepting Jesus we are no longer bound by the law because we have been forgiven. In the Old Testament, the law instructed believers on how to live. Break a law & pay a fine or offer a sacrifice. The severity of the law dictated the severity of the offering. However, Jesus abolished all that. He is our sacrifice, our offering. So we no longer need to live in fear of breaking the law.
Does that mean go out & do whatever you want because Jesus' blood forgives your sins? Absolutely not! The law wasn't set in place just to tell us what to do. It's there to show us how to live a healthy, happy lifestyle. When we ignore the law & do things our own way - well, nature consequences take place. Here Paul speaks of sexual immorality. There are dire consequences for participating in sex outside of marriage. Unwanted pregnancy, disease, poor self-worth, getting stuck with someone you don't really like, a strained marriage, betrayal, addiction. The list goes on & on.
So we no longer live under the law, but that doesn't mean you throw the law out. So, if you truly believe that God is the creator of the universe & He's looking out for you. If you really think He knows what's best (by claiming to be a Christian, you must agree with this statement) then, why wouldn't you listen to Him? Every time you are tempted to make the wrong choice remember - All things are lawful, but not all things are good for me. Choose the best, don't settle for the rest.
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