We read in 1 Corinthians 6:12: "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." The above is one of those intriguing witticisms brought forth from Paul's wisdom to the Corinthians, and although it addresses in particular bodily sins, it also can be seen in a much broader manner. The most basic thing about those professing to be Christians, or believers in Christian theology, is that man's nature aches so often to bend the rules in such a manner as to be able to justify certain things in this world, without fear of penalty in the next. But, however, not too surprisingly, this type of thinking is flawed at its very foundation.
Another point that is very important about 1 Corinthians 6:12 is its assertion that as human beings with free will, all is permitted unto us, but in wrongly asserting that that freedom has no bounds, you will find that in the end, you will be the creator of your own shackles that preclude you from the joys and grace of beneficial eternal life, much to your chagrin.
We find too that on the other hand, 1 Corinthians 6:12, is a backdoor way of saying that by virtue of being created by God, that we are entitled to as our Declaration of Independence states, to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But unlike our Declaration of Independence, this declaration from Holy Scripture, gives us fair warning that although we are masters of our fate and of our decisions, that like a chess match with a grand master, we may quickly find ourselves outclassed and in a heap of trouble, should we decide that ultimate wisdom lies within ourselves, rather than at the temple of God.
So too does 1 Corinthians 6:12 send a clear warning to all tyrants of the world, that each of us, is gifted by God with the free will to be about our business in our mind, in our body, and in our spirit, and that there is no tyrant on earth, that has been given by Divine hand, the scepter that makes them the supreme ruler of ourselves. In fact, all, both low as well as high, must ultimately bow to the Supreme Authority that rules all nations and all worlds, and that unlike legal legerdemain that works so well for those crafty souls in earthly matters, there is no legal escape clause that will allow one to skip away from true justice and fairness from He who makes no error, and knows us better than we know ourselves.
Finally, for those that like to play the blame game, to which all their problems and all their complaints can be laid at the feet of others, recognize that 1 Corinthians 6:12, applies particular well to you, whether you wish to own up to it or not. All of us, each one of us, are masters of our fate and captains of our own ship. Fortunately, in every situation, in every experience, God's hand is there, to guide us, to console us, to strengthen us, for He cares deeply about His lost sheep, and wishes all to come into his fold.