Grey Areas

Kyle Idleman just finished up a series that he and Dave Stone were doing on questions we ask God. Today's question was "May?" Kyle referenced Paul and I Corinthians 10.

Paul says "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial."

Boy was this a powerful message. I have never heard a preacher explain those "grey" areas in our world so clearly. One example he used was drinking. Does the Bible say not be drunk (yes), does it say not to drink (no). But just because it is permissible does not mean that it is beneficial to everyone. But that is just it. Having a glass of wine at dinner is not wrong for some people, but having a glass in front of your recovering alcoholic friend is not beneficial for them.

Paul also says "Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others."

He also brought up a very good point. Just because you think that it is wrong to have a glass of wine at dinner (or whatever one of the grey areas may be) does not mean that you have the right to condemn or judge me.

Paul again says "For why should my freedom be judged by another's conscience?"

Again such a powerful message, and if you have often wondered about the "May I" check out the sermon. You can download it on podcast via Itunes or off of SECC's website.

One another note, I never got the opportunity to post Ellie's bed now that we have it in. So here is the final product.

Also she has that nice comfy bed (which she has now slept in for over two weeks) but she chooses to lay on the floor and watch TV.