There’s a lot we have the opportunity to do that is sin and which God forbids, so while we may think we have that freedom, we actually don’t, because God hasn’t given us permission.

Two ways to consider this:

1. I can remember, growing up, my mom would allow us to have one soda a day.

I kept the rule and appreciated the treat.

But when I went off to college, I realized I could drink four if I wanted to, because mom wasn’t there to get on my case.

There are a lot of things we have access to or can do, but that doesn’t mean we should do them.

We’re in positions to lie, lust, be lazy, indifferent to others, abuse food and drink, etc.

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