"All Things Are Lawful"?

[William H.]

I'm interested in your thoughts on 1 Cor.6:12 (;10:23). Just interested in what the Spirit leads others to say on these verses, specifically "All Things Are Lawful". Thanks for any feedback. 1love in Yeshua!......

1 Cor.6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. ;

10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not... Perhaps this hasn't been discussed here yet but if so, so be it

(My current reasoning in relation to these verses can be found in the blog "Under the Law" found here: http://friendsnchrist.ning.com/profiles/blogs/under-the-law)

The Lord is coming! He is sealing his people unto this day. May your current Holy Day's be blessed with his presence! 

[Ed]

I realize that this is a late response but I will answer accordingly. 

Consider the context. Starting with verse 1 from 1 Corinthians 6 we see Paul is speaking about judging fairly between each other and having holy men judge for and between the brethren. (verses 3-5) He warns of doing as non-believers as they are unrighteous and will not inherit the kingdom of God. (verses 9-11) This proceeds the verse you quoted. 

Interestingly enough, all things are permissible for Christians BUT are they profitable for the will of God? For example, the following verse (verse 13) speaks of eating unclean food not allowed under the Law. (Leviticus 11) Again they are permissible yet are not beneficial. This is why Jesus says what He says in Matthew 15:11 & 17. 

Essentially, Paul sums up the entire idea in the last verses of the chapter. To paraphrase, we are bought at a price and our bodies are a holy temple unto God.