Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6662 freedom, abuse of Christian

6662 freedom, abuse of Christian

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Although Christians have been set free from condemnation by grace, they remain under an obligation to be obedient to God. Abuses of Christian freedom result from a failure to take responsibilities towards God seriously.

Christian freedom can be abused

Believers are freed from condemnation

Sin need not enslave believers

John 8:34-36 See also Romans 6:16-18; Romans 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 7:22-23; 2 Peter 2:19

Believers must resist sin

Romans 6:12,14 See also Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 John 5:16-18

The false idea that grace gives believers the freedom to sin

Romans 6:1-2,15 See also Romans 3:5-8; 1 Corinthians 10:23; Galatians 2:17-21

The dangers of abusing Christian freedom

Becoming a stumbling-block to others

1 Corinthians 8:9-12 See also Romans 15:1-3

Indulging oneself

Galatians 5:13 See also Romans 14:1-18

Using freedom to cover up evil

1 Peter 2:16

Examples of abuse of Christian freedom

Falling back into deliberate sin

Disobedience towards God

1 John 3:4; 2 Corinthians 10:6; Ephesians 5:6

Selfishness

1 John 3:17 See also Luke 6:32-34

Eating food sacrificed to idols

1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Revelation 2:14,20