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NASB | James 4:17 Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 4:17 So any person who knows what is right to do but does not do it, to him it is sin. |
Bible Question: Can a Christian go to Night Clubs |
Bible Answer: Hi, DwigLn... You have received some good answers! Probably what they all had to say gets a bit closer to what you were actually asking. Nevertheless, I will make a comment: I have tried to teach my children that there is an enormous difference between the words can, may, and ought. Yes, a Christian CAN go to a night club -- he/she has the capability. Yes, a Christian MAY go to a night club -- he/she has the liberty to do so. However, the word OUGHT has the whole ethical thing going on. Thus, we must ask, things like: (1) Are we going to the night club in order to bring God glory (1 Corinthians 10:31)? (2) Are we going to the night club in order to participate in things that are fleshly (Romans 13:13)? (3) Will our going to the night club make us look more like lost people or more like saved people (1 Thessalonians 5:22)? (4) Will our going to the night club create temptations to sin (Romans 13:14)? (5) Will our going to the night club picture to the world our blessed hope (Titus 2:12-14)? There are many things that are lawful, but much of them are not expedient (1 Corinthians 6:9-12). There are many things that are lawful, but much of them do not enhance obedience and peace to our brethren (1 Corinthians 10:23). Combine these thoughts, with what you have heard from others. Be warned, though, that if the world holds more attraction to you than does the world to come, there could be far more serious issues at stake (1 John 2:15). In Him, Doc |
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