As a teacher, I sometimes have those students who believe they have the "right" to do certain things. While we may feel we have the "right" to do anything, we also have to recognize our responsibilities. We cannot be constructive if we are not responsible!
We are reminded of this lesson in I Corinthians. Not everything we have the "right" to do is beneficial. We need to be responsible. This responsibility starts by following God and being responsive to His call. We also need to be responsible by following God's direction to love our neighbors. When we consider our right to do things, we also need to consider our responsibility to others and to God's Kingdom. By following God, we can be responsible and constructive in building His eternal church!
Be responsive to God and become responsible and constructive for His Kingdom!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for giving me the right to choose and the responsibility to be responsive to You. Help me to hear and follow You so I can be constructive now and forever. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.