The wrong question

The Corinthian church had a lot of problems. People were cheating each other. There was also sexual immorality in the church.

And a lot of it seems to have come from this saying that had spread throughout the church: “All things are lawful for me.” (1 Corinthians 6:12)

This appears to be a twisting of Paul’s teaching that “we are no longer under law, but under grace.” (Romans 6:14-15)

A lot of Christians today twist Paul’s teaching the same way the Corinthians did. They turn God’s grace into a license for sin. (Jude 1:4)

But Paul makes clear that so-called “Christians” who willfully sin this way with no hint of repentance have no part in God’s kingdom. (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)

There are other people, however, that are always wondering, “Where is the line? How close can I get to sin without sinning.”

For example, “How much touching is allowed between boyfriend and girlfriend?”

But that’s the wrong question.

As Paul said, some things may be “permissible,” but they are not beneficial. (12)

And if we’re not careful, they may just lead to sin.

What then is the correct question?  

The correct question is, “Who do I belong to? And what is pleasing to him?”

If you’re a Christian, the answer is clear.

You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. So glorify God with your body. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

Who do you belong to? Are you doing what is pleasing to him?