Thematic Bible: Limitations of
Thematic Bible
Liberty » Limitations of
All things are lawful [that is, morally legitimate, permissible], but not all things are beneficial or advantageous. All things are lawful, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life].
Verse Concepts
Everything is permissible for me, but not all things are beneficial. Everything is permissible for me, but I will not be enslaved by anything [and brought under its power, allowing it to control me].
Verse Concepts
For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to everyone, so that I may win more [for Christ].
Verse Concepts
Man » Limitations of » Boundaries of life
He walled me in so that I cannot get out;
He has weighted down my chain.
You have enclosed me behind and before,
And [You have] placed Your hand upon me.
Man » Limitations of » Time limited
There is no man who has power and authority over the wind to restrain the wind,
Nor does he have authority over the day of death;
There is no discharge [from service] during time of war,
And evil will not rescue those who [actively seek to] practice it.
The days of our life are
Or even, if because of strength, eighty years;
Yet their pride [in additional years] is only labor and sorrow,
For it is soon gone and we fly away.
Man » Limitations of » Feet in the stocks
“You also put my feet in the stocks [as punishment]
And [critically] observe all my paths;
You set a circle and limit around the soles of my feet [which I must not overstep],
“He has walled up my way so that I cannot pass,
And He has set darkness upon my paths.
Man » Limitations of » No power to change a hair
Man » Limitations of » No power to add a stature
Man » Limitations of » Way hedged up
“Why is the light of day given to a man whose way is hidden,
And whom God has hedged in?