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Galatians 5:1, 13 Freedom

Galatians 5:1, 13 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. 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly inContinue reading “Galatians 5:1, 13 Freedom”

Unblemished – Hebrews 9:14

Hebrews 9:14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! Have you ever had your conscience eat you up? You did something that you know was wrong,Continue reading “Unblemished – Hebrews 9:14”

Locked Up – Galatians 3:22

Galatians 3:22  But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. We now live in a world where rules are more important than almost anything else. We are almost bowing to the rules withoutContinue reading “Locked Up – Galatians 3:22”

Freedom? – 1 Corinthians 10:23-24

1 Corinthians 10:23-24 “I have the right to do anything,” you say — but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything” — but not everything is constructive. 24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. The trumpeting of individual rights and freedoms is not a newContinue reading “Freedom? – 1 Corinthians 10:23-24”

Baggage – 1 Corinthians 8:9

1 Corinthians 8:9 Be careful, however, that the exercise of your right does not become a stumbling block to the weak. Despite opinions to the contrary, we do need each other. Even billionaires need someone to grow their food, and make and maintain their private jets! They also need others to consume their products andContinue reading “Baggage – 1 Corinthians 8:9”

Simple Restrictions – Acts 15:20

Acts 15:20 Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood. Sometimes we make membership so difficult. We live in gated communities with access codes and electronic entry keys. We have applications for organizations that would rivalContinue reading “Simple Restrictions – Acts 15:20”