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RETURN TO THE REALITY OF FREEDOM

"All things are lawful to me, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful to me, but I will not be brought under the power of any" (1 Cor 6:12). 

Devotion, 24th June, 2025

We all have basic needs: food, water, clothes, and leisure time. While these things are essential, they should not control us. Paul warns us against becoming slaves to worldly desires (1 Cor 6:12). Unfortunately, many misinterpret this verse, using it to justify their actions. Some prioritise worldly pursuits over God's laws, forgetting that God will destroy both the temporary and the eternal (vs 13). This reality is uncomfortable, but it is crucial to acknowledge. Some things may seem lawful, but if they lead us away from God, they are not worth it. If all worldly things will perish, who are we to think they are lawful for us? Are we slaves to our desires? We need to return to the reality of freedom

As I reflect on my own life, I know firsthand the struggle when my emotions controlled me through anger. It took a doctor's advice and a lifestyle change to break free and embrace the reality. Now, I am more relaxed and in control. This experience has taught me the importance of seeking help and making positive changes. 

A teacher once asked me to pray for him, struggling to overcome addiction. I told him that the same determination that led him to start can help him quit. This conversation reminded me that we all face similar struggles and choices that control our lives, but at the crossroads of decision

We face a similar choice: to let the world or our desires control us, or we control it through Christ. If we continue down the wrong path, we will head for spiritual death. Nevertheless, if we make a U-turn, better things and life await. By embracing Yeshuah the Messiah, we can regain our dignity and rule over the world, not it ruling us. 

Let us pray

Dear God, I have realised my freedoms were not leading me in the right direction. Your word has rebuked my heart and spirit. I am making a U-turn to reality – you. Receive me, Lord, and heal my spirit in Jesus' name. I pray. Amen.

May this prayer help us confront the reality of being enslaved by our desires and the world. May we break free from these chains and build our lives on Christ, embracing the freedom and wisdom that comes from His grace, so we can rule over our desires and the world with His guidance.



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