Six Biblical Principles for Responsible Christian Living (1 Corinthians 6:12)

I. The Principle of Expediency (1 Corinthians 6:12)

1. Is it lawful? (1 Corinthians 6:12a; 2 Timothy 3:16)
2. Is it expedient (1 Corinthians 6:12b; 1 Corinthians 8:13; 1 Corinthians 6:12; 1 Timothy 4:4; Philippians 3:13-15; Ephesians 4:13)

II. The Principle of Enslavement (1 Corinthians 6:12c)

1. Beware of being enslaved by anything (Ephesians 2:1-3; Romans 6:16; Ephesians 2:4; Romans 6:14; John 8:36)

III. The Principle of Godly Example (1 Corinthians 8:8-13)

1. Be an example to all believers (1 Timothy 4:12)
2. True Christian liberty is governed by love in serving others, not stumbling them (1 Corinthians 8:9; 1 Corinthians 10:23; Galatians 5:13)

IV. The Principle of Edification (1 Corinthians 10:23)

1. We have been called to edify (Philippians 2:15; Romans 2:21; Ephesians 4:12)

V. The Principle of Exaltation (1 Corinthians 10:31)

1. All that we do will either honour or dishonour God (Psalms 34:3; Isaiah 25:1; John 4:23-24; Psalms 99:5; 1 Samuel 15:22; Colossians 3:17; James 4:10; Acts 2:46-47)
2. Reflecting God in all we do to please Him (Hebrews 13:5; Philippians 1:27; 1 Thessalonians 4:1)

VI. The Principle of Evangelism (1 Corinthians 10:32-33)

1. Paul’s desire: “Give none offense” (1 Corinthians 10:32-33)
2. All eyes are on us! (1 Peter 3:15; Matthew 5:16; 2 Timothy 1:8)