God invites us to live in freedom. Freedom for us is so important to God that He was willing to give the life of His Son so that we could experience new life and peace.
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV)
Some of us who have come from a lifestyle of “doing as we please” may sometimes feel that following Jesus limits our freedom. However, the limits that God sets for us can be compared to the function of guard rails that keep us safe from conditions that would harm us. As we choose to follow God’s principles in all our affairs, we avoid deceit and shame, and the fear that often accompanies doing what is “right in our own eyes.”
You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. You’re blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. That’s right—you don’t go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set; Then I’d never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel. (Psalm 119:1-6 MSG)
A person who chooses a life of self-will and sin is eventually trapped by their choices, for sin produces evil desires. Initially the person is deceived into thinking they will always be free to choose. However, sin is not satisfied with just a little bit of our lives. When sin has its way with us we are mastered by its bondage and are doomed to obey its evil desires. This is well described in the AA slogan, “One drink is too many and a thousand is never enough.”
Choosing God’s way helps us avoid the tyranny that sin brings. Freedom to live well today is worth having.
Prayer: Loving God, Thank You for the wisdom of Your word. Help me to walk steadily with You on the road you have chosen for me. My desire is to live in the freedom from tyranny that sin brings. AMEN
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