Paul articulates the nature and character of our freedom in chapter 9. Basically, I think Paul is saying that we have the freedom and the right to do many things. However, Paul chooses rather than to exercise his freedom to become a slave to all, because if his overwhelming desire to fulfill his ministry of reaching people with the good news of the gospel;. "I became all things to all people so that by all possible ways I might save some." (9:22)
(10: 23-24) "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is
beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive.
24Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others."
When we have that same desire and put it into action then we will see the hand of God move in mighty ways!
For what purpose does Paul lift up the wilderness experience as a warning against overconfidence and going through the motions?
As an example of what we should not do. SO we would not suffer the same consequences as they did.
What abuses are occurring at the sharing of the Lord's Supper?
- Everyone eats when they arrive.
- They do not wait on one another.
- They eat without considering those who are behind them.
- If you are more focused on the food and wine than on the fellowship of the meal;
- If you can’t wait on everyone to get there before you eat, if you are only thinking of yourself as you go through the line, if you are only focused on the food, then stay and eat at home.
What are some of the grace gifts of the Spirit? Why are they given?
The gifts are given for the common good. Again, as written in an earlier blog, our gifts are not our own to be used as we deem appropriate. (12:7)7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
(12:8-11) These grace gifts include: wisdom, the message of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, miraculous powers, prophecy, distinguishing between spirits, speaking in different kinds of tongues, the interpretation of tongues.
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