Growing Spiritually

Someone once said, "There is no treading water in the Christian life, you're either swimming or sinking." I believe that. Christians must ask themselves before they make choices, "Will this benefit me spiritually?" This is our next question in our topic of biblical decision-making. This is a good question. In fact, in two places in First Corinthians, the apostle Paul uses the similar language: "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any(First Corinthians 6:12)." In other words, though something may be permissible to the world or society, that doesn't mean it is good for my life as a Christian. The other verse is found in 10:23- "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify." As part of your decision-making process, ask yourself, "Will doing this help me grow spiritually? Will it encourage and built up those around me? Will it produce fruit for the Kingdom?" If the answer is "no," it's probably not a good choice. More to come. Blessings.