Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
This is the scripture for tomorrow night's teaching, Lord willing.
Understanding exactly what it is Christ has done for us.
For some, it is hard to translate what is read into a viable part of daily life.
I think such comes from the enemy who does not want us to understand the Scripture.
He doesn't mind us reading it.
He doesn't mind us memorizing it.
He just doesn't want us to live it.
Here in this country, we equate the word "freedom" with the idea of having rights.
Seems these days, that "having rights" fall along the lines of being able to sin and be crass and cast off all moral restraint. "I have the right to (insert whatever behavior you desire).
Well, true freedom isn't the right to do what you want to do.
It is the right to do what you ought to do.
Big difference.
Living by our own instincts and desires has put us deep in our addiction.
So deep, that we have reached to point where we have lost will and strength to break free. But sin is like that isn't it? It entices you in with sweet sounding words and promises that go beyond your wildest dreams. For season, life is wonderful as you experience new sensations and feelings that make everyday living seem mundane. You become so enamored with this that it becomes the sole obsession you pursue. The pleasure lasts for a season. Then life begins to unravel. The funny part in all of this, is that as you pursue what you believe to be the ultimate freedom, you find yourself going further and further into spiritual slavery and bondage. Your will becomes a puppet under the influence of the devil. He manipulates you so that your addiction, driven by your old sin nature, tells you where to go, when to go and what to do. You have no power but to obey. It truly will take a Power greater than ourselves to break us free from this downward spiral of destruction. That Power has a name, and that name is Jesus.
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm....don't run. Don't turn again to the old ways and the old choices. And do not let yourself be brought back under the burdens, the darkness and the pain of the old way you use to live. Don't return to being directed and guided by the devil."
You want a new way to live?
Then you will find it in Jesus. Just Jesus.
You want true freedom?
Then you will find it in Jesus. Just Jesus.
Everything else pales in comparison to "Just Jesus".
God on you...
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