“For freedom
Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a
yoke of slavery.” – Galatians
5:1 NLT
When Christ died on the cross at
Calvary he purchased for us freedom. Not just freedom from sin, but from rules
and regulations as well. Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia was to address
the false teaching of a group called the Judaizers who taught that believers in
Christ must also obey Jewish law in order to be saved. Paul refutes this claim
referring to it as a “yoke of slavery”. This freedom that has been purchased by
the blood of Christ enables us not to do as we please, for that would lead us
directly back into slavery to our own selfish desires. It enables us to be free
to live in a way that would have been impossible before our salvation. It
enables us to live a selfless life.
We already know from Paul’s letter to
the church in Corinth that while all things in this life are permissible, not
all things are constructive or beneficial. Therefore we need to draw close to
the Lord and learn how he wants us to live. We ARE human and God knows that for
he made us from the dust of the earth. This means we will struggle and strain
as we try to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord. This isn’t the Lord’s
fault that we struggle, but rather ours, for we are like wild stallions in need
of taming.
Focus in on godly virtues and not the
worldly vices you had become so familiar with. Allow the Holy Spirit within to
guide and instruct you in the things of God. That way you will stay free from
the sin that so easily entangles us (Hebrews
12:1) Until next time
walk with the King and be a blessing!
Resource:
The Life Application Study Bible.
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