Galatians 5:1 - “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject to a yoke of slavery.”

Before Christ we are slaves to sin.  There is nothing that we can do to please God.

After Christ we are set free so that we might sin no longer.  What did Jesus say to the woman accused of adultery?  “From now on sin no more.” (John 8:5)  Did He set her free to continue in sin?  Did He spare her life and then tell her that He’ll understand if she falls into adultery again?  No.  He said, “sin no more”. 

For those who trust in Christ our challenge is to sin no more.  Are you free to please God?  Praise the Lord that He sent His only Son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins.  Praise the Lord that three days later He rose from the dead.  Rising from the dead, showed the conquering of sin.  It was that conquering of sin that gave us our freedom. 

Which freedom do you enjoy most, the freedom to say what you want, when you want or the freedom to please and enjoy the Everlasting God?

Praise the Lord for our country where we have the freedom worship the God that has set us free from sin.

Questions to ask yourself this week:

1.  Is there any sin in my life that I am a slave to?  (just pick one)

2.  Did Christ die for that sin?

3.  What are some practical things that i can do to get rid of the temptation to sin in this way?

4.  In putting off that sin, what is something that God wants me to put on?

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