Freedom to Love

Job 31-32; Galatians 5-6 

“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…You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.”

Galatians 5:1, 13

As children of God, freedom is our birthright! Spiritual freedom, once experienced, becomes the standard we are called to live by. The enemy uses temptations and attacks to try to rob us of our freedom by appealing to our lusts, pride, and fears. The burden of sin weighs our spirit down and robs us of our precious freedom. The “yoke of slavery” to sin is heavy and is the real consequence of indulging our sinful nature. However, inner spiritual freedom empowers us to love one another freely. Our focus becomes others, not ourselves. The freedom of Christ is expressed in serving and sacrificing for others, rather than indulging ourselves.

Are we free?

“Lord Jesus, thank you for setting me free, for your glory.”