Not Everything That’s Available Is Beneficial

 📜 Message Title: Not Everything That’s Available Is Beneficial

✍️ By JK Woodall---

When I was younger in my faith walk, I believed that if something was available, it must have been approved by God. I remember accepting an opportunity that looked like a blessing—more money, a better title, and influence. But spiritually, it left me dry, distant, and distracted. I had access to more, but I had less peace.

The Apostle Paul reminds us:

> “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. —1 Corinthians 6:12 (NIV)

Just because it’s in reach doesn’t mean it’s aligned with God’s will. Some opportunities are tests of restraint, not rewards for ambition.

Adam and Eve had everything in Eden, but one tree was off-limits.

> “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it...” —Genesis 2:17 (KJV)

They had options—but they needed obedience more than access.

Today, we live in a world full of choices: relationships, careers, content, food, and influences. Yet not everything feeds your purpose. Some things fill your hands and empty your soul.

> “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up. —1 Corinthians 10:23 (CSB)

So we pray,

“Lord, help me choose not just what is available, but what is edifying.”---

✅ Takeaway:

You can have access and still be in error. Let the Spirit guide your choices—because availability is not the same as blessing.

🙌 Walk in wisdom. Live by the Spirit. Choose what builds you in Christ.

— JK Woodall