The new governor

In Christ we are no longer bound by the law (Gal 5:1, 13). As Paul said to the Corinthians, “all things are lawful but all things are not profitable.” (1Co 10:23) What, then, governs our behavior? If grace abounds should we sin all the more? May it never be. (Rom 6:1-2) Rather our behavior is now governed by love. (1Co 8:1) So that we may abstain even from things that are lawful because we love God and we love his people. We may sacrifice legitimate “rights” in the pursuit of Christ (1Co 9:11-12). We may limit our freedoms in consideration of a brother with a weaker conscience (1Co 8:10-13). What is more important; your rights and freedom or the kingdom of God? (1Co 10:33).