A frequent misinterpretation treats 'all things are lawful' as absolute permission for any action or vice, such as immorality, gluttony, or substance abuse, disregarding the qualifiers that not all things are expedient or edifying and that one must avoid being brought under their power; this twists the text into antinomianism, promoting unchecked hedonism instead of the disciplined freedom Paul advocates.
I Corinthians 6:12
King James Version (1769)
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.
This passage articulates the principle of Christian liberty tempered by wisdom and self-control: while all things may be permissible under grace, not everything is beneficial or constructive for spiritual growth, and Paul commits to not allowing any desire, habit, or indulgence to dominate his life, emphasizing that true freedom in Christ prioritizes edification and mastery over passions rather than license to sin.