Spiritual Freedom

Something that all Americans enjoy is patriotic freedom.  We live in a land that has been bought with a great price paid by many Americans sacrificing their lives to assure our liberty.  We need to thank God for the freedom we have and remember those who gave themselves so we might enjoy our country’s independence.  Patriotic freedom, however, is not the only freedom available to us.  The Bible tells us about spiritual freedom.  In the scriptures we discover where spiritual freedom is found, what it does, and how we can experience it.  Here are five truths from the Bible about this freedom.

1)      God wants us to be free.  The Apostle Paul said, “You, my brothers were called to be free…” (Galatians 5:13). Peter reaffirmed that statement when he said, “Live as free men…” (I Peter 2:16).

2)      Freedom is found in Christ.  Again, Paul notes, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free…” (Galatians 5:1). He also said, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (II Corinthians 3:17).

3)      God’s Word directs us to freedom.  The Psalmist identified where he found spiritual freedom when he said, “I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts” (Psalm 119:45). Jesus adds to that statement by saying, “…the perfect law gives freedom…” (James 1:25).

4)      Having faith in Christ means that we can boldly come into God’s presence.  Scripture proclaims, “In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence” (Ephesians 3:12).

5)      Freedom should never be used for ungodly practices.  The Apostle Peter said, “…Do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil…” (I Peter 2:16). Paul comments, “…But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather serve one another in love” (Galatians 5:13).

Are you grateful for your patriotic freedom?  Are you experiencing spiritual freedom?  Why not take a step towards the Savior today?  If you have never responded to God in faith, do it now.  When you do you will enjoy the spiritual freedom about which the Bible speaks.