How astounding for an ex-Pharisee (Paul) to say in 1 Corinthians 10:23, "All is allowed me." Yes, he did add "but not all is expedient"—but still. The freedom we have in Christ is so pronounced and unusual that few are so bold as to explore and actually enjoy it. It's not for a lack of God's invitation, or of Paul's double use of the magic word: "For freedom Christ frees you" in Galatians 5:1. Not everyone is fearless enough to test the new territory, and to these two groups of people (the fearless and the careful) Paul addresses the truths of Romans chapter 14.