1 Corinthians 6:12
"Everything is permitted for me." Yes, but not everything is for the good. "Everything is permitted for me." Yes, but I will not let anything become my master.
Treated in 6 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Bondage of the Will ·
Preface: Sections IX–XXVII cites 1 Cor. vi. 12
…Paul, where he says, “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient.” — (1 Cor. vi. 12.) But Paul does not there speak of teaching doctrine or the truth; as you would confound…
- Real Questions – Book 1 ·
Is It Wrong to Drink, Smoke or Vape? cites 1 Corinthians 6:12
…beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible for me,’ but I will not be mastered by anything” (1 Corinthians 6:12). Paul’s question isn’t only “Is this allowed?” but “Will this end up controlling me?”…
- Sons of the King – 30 Days with God for Guys – Book 2 ·
Day 7 — Who’s the Boss? cites 1 Corinthians 6:12
…‘Everything is permissible for me,’ but I will not be mastered by anything.” — 1 Corinthians 6:12 (BSB) Video games can be awesome. So can videos, shows and apps. There’s nothing wrong…
- Real Questions – Book 2 ·
Is Porn Really That Bad? cites 1 Corinthians 6:12
…stop, and they can’t. Paul’s words fit exactly: “I will not be mastered by anything” (1 Corinthians 6:12). You are not the only one Here’s what shame tells you: you’re the only Christian who…
- Real Questions – Book 3 ·
Is Gambling Wrong? cites 1 Corinthians 6:12
…families. Nothing should master you. Paul said, “I will not be mastered by anything” (1 Corinthians 6:12). Gambling can become an addiction as powerful as drugs. People lie, steal and lose…
- A Brand Plucked from the Fire ·
Disobedience, but Happy Results cites 1 Cor. vi. 9-12
…explained many passages of Scripture to me, such as, John xvii; 1 Thess. iv. 3; v. 23; 1 Cor. vi. 9-12; Heb. ii. 11 ; and many others — carefully marking them in my Bible. All this had been as…