Why Can't I Live the Way I Want to?
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I’m Pastor Michael Chilcott, coming to you from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This podcast exists to proclaim, teach, and explore the Word of God together. Our goal is to provide sound theological and biblical guidance on all things Scripture, helping you grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Whether you’re seeking answers, encouragement, or a closer walk with God, this podcast is here to help you stay firmly rooted in the truth of God’s Word.
Today we’re discussing a topic that is deeply relevant to each of us: Why can't I live the way I want to? This is a question that many of us wrestle with. We live in a culture that prioritizes individual freedom, personal choice, and the right to do whatever makes us happy. But as Christians, we know that our lives are not our own. Today, we’ll explore why that’s the case and how the Bible calls us to live differently.
We'll be looking at several key passages from Scripture to help us understand what it means to live for God rather than ourselves, and the true freedom that comes with obedience to Christ. We'll be focusing on four main Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:16-25, and Titus 2:11-14. These verses offer clear guidance on how we are to live as followers of Jesus, and why we can’t simply live however we want.
Our Bodies as Temples (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
Let’s start with 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, which says:
"Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body."
These verses remind us that as Christians, our bodies are not our own. When we come to faith in Jesus, we are bought with a price—the precious blood of Christ. This means that we are called to honor God with our bodies, not to use them however we see fit.
Living the way we want, according to our own desires, may seem appealing, but Scripture tells us that our lives have been purchased by Christ. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and our calling is to glorify God in everything we do, including how we care for and use our bodies.
So, when we ask the question, "Why can't I live the way I want to?" the first answer is that we are not our own. We have been redeemed for a purpose—to honor and glorify God with our lives, including how we treat and use our physical bodies.
