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The tension of Holiness and Freedom

1 Corinthians 8

An opinion is a position you hold, with varying degrees of intensity that is merely voicing a preference you may have. A conviction it hat which is roted in your conscience. “ Ravi Zacharias

It is not unusual that we regard our opinions with a greater degree of intensity than we do our conscience. Consequently, we may be careful what we believe, yet are noticeably more casual in how we live.

1.      Enduring the scrutiny

●    The very discussion of personal holiness implies personal scrutiny.

●    1 Peter 1:17

●    1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Rick Joyner – “Walking in the light is more than knowing and obeying certain truths. It is being true and being free from the compulsion to hide.”

2.      The relief that freedom brings.

●    The basic ingredient of freedom in Christ is our call, and desire to love as we were created to love.

●    Romans 13:8, Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another

●    Luke 15, The Prodigal, ‘When he was yet a long way off…”

●    We are free now to love and pursue God and others.  No longer driven to serve ourselves.

3.      The problem of weakness in ourselves and others.

●    1 Corinthians 8

●    Understanding the difference between disagreeing with someone who thinks and believes differently from you vs. offending a weaker Christian.

●    It is also important that we recognize our weak areas and guard ourselves.

The pursuit of Holiness is ultimately a pursuit of God, not issues or situations