Month: July 2012

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another. Galatians 5:13-15

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor… So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved. Romans 10:23-24, 32-33

In Part 2 of this series on Freedom, we discussed the fact that trying to get by with our good deeds is like choosing against freedom. In this passage, we are warned by Paul not to let our freedom go to our head and somehow get the idea that we can do whatever we want on the basis of our salvation. (more…)

As Americans, we are blessed with freedom. Freedom of speech… the press… to peaceably assemble. We can thank our Lord that we have a country conceived in liberty.

But there is no such thing as complete freedom. Not really.

As a resident of any country, one is subject to the laws, regulations, and rules of said country. When someone works for a company, there are standards of conduct and behavior to which one must submit.

If you live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association, you have to follow rules regarding the upkeep of your home. Businesses have to meet criteria for health, financial, and other practices.

The point? No one is free from all restriction. (more…)