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Originally Posted by Draught Horse  I hear a lot of evangelicals make this argument,
"If the Bible doesn't condemn it, then it necessarily is allowed?"
Something seems fishy about it. If so, what is the critique and what is the alternative? |
Are you speaking of general life issues, or worship? Since you posted to this forum I assume you are speaking of general life issues.
The answer is, whatever is not forbidden is permitted within the framework of verses like Rom. 14:13ff and 1 Cor. 8:12,13. There is also the consideration of the role of the magistrate in setting boundaries for the welfare of the civil community. Even though the Bible does not say “Thou shalt not drive faster than 65 MPH”, if the magistrate says so, it is so. Our liberty in Christ does not give us license to speed.
Just to point out the rules for worship are different. There it is, “whatever is not commanded is forbidden,” aka the regulative principle.