Everyone desires freedom. But what actually is freedom? Most people think of it as the absence of all restraint on their lives; as being able to do whatever they please. But doing lawlessly whatever your heart desires is actually the greatest misery that can befall a person. The world’s concept of liberty could not be more in error. Freedom is not being able to live as we wish; it is being able live as we should, as God intended. The fallen human heart is enslaved to sin, and has no power to escape the misery the always accompanies sin. Glorious liberty can only be found in Christ. We never have greater freedom than when we are pleasing God. The epistle of James calls the gospel the “law of liberty” because it reveals to us how we can live as we should. More tomorrow.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Genuine Freedom
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Mike,
Reading and hearing about true freedom typically reminds me of Galations 5:1 that says, "It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery." Hallelujah for the "grace through faith" that frees us from seeking freedom for fulfillment through lawlessness or freedom from guilt (appeasing the conscience) through keeping every jot and tiddle.
Glad to see you stimulating us to honest love and genuine good deeds through this blog.
God's mercy to you,
Steve Phelps
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