Technically vs. Biblically

Technically, there is nothing wrong with watching 8 hours of TV during holidays.

Technically, there is nothing wrong going on a twosome escapade with your boyfriend/girlfriend.

Technically, there is nothing wrong with investing money in stock markets.

Technically, there is nothing wrong with an unmarried man and woman living together all by themselves in the same house.

Technically, there is nothing wrong with occasional smoking or gambling. It’s bad if you get addicted to them, but if it’s simply once in a blue moon, or a one-time thing, technically, there’s nothing wrong.

…and so the list can go on.

As God’s children, perhaps we should stop assessing our actions ‘technically’, and start assessing them ‘biblically’. For although ‘technically’ is meant to help us reason and assess according to facts, our facts may sometimes be wrong, thus unreliable. ‘Facts’ may look and sound, plus even feel right at times, but Satan may be deceiving us by distorting what we think is true and right. On the other hand, ‘biblical’ terms are always reliable since they are based on what God says. They also drive us to deeply consider our every action, thoughts and word; right to their very core- our motives, purpose and intent.

"Everything is permissible—but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible – but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others…So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" ~ 1 Cor 10:23-24; 31.

Can we truthfully say that watching 8 hours of TV or going on a twosome holiday is constructive? Can we honorably smoke or gamble for the glory of God? Can we in our good conscience ask God to bless our investment in stock markets? Have we considered our actions not only in relation to our self and God, but also in relation to their influences on the people around you- your family, friends, and public?

If our sincere desire is still to honor Him with our bodies, we need to be evaluating our lives biblically, and be truly honest (with God and ourselves) when doing so.