Saint Paul reminds us, “All things are lawful for me, but
not all things are helpful.” (1 Corinthians 6.12) In the Parable of the
Prodigal Son, we hear of a father who allows his youngest son to waste his
inheritance on loose living with harlots until the son was completely broke and
starving. While the son took advantage of his father’s generosity and wasted
his life and fortune, the father never stopped loving his son and never stopped
waiting for his return. It wasn’t until the son “came to himself” (Luke 15.17)
and returned home in repentance, that the father was able to restore the son to
his original glory. How many times do we take advantage of the freedom that God
has given to us? How many times do we find ourselves living a life that God
would not approve? Until we can return to Him in repentance, He cannot save us.
Absolute freedom can be a dangerous thing.
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