People may claim that freedom is being able to do what one wants, however, real life demonstrates that the unrestrained pursuit of satisfying our desires leads to a slavery which usually produces a completely destructive lifestyle. True freedom is the ability to say “no” to a strong desire when a person recognizes that the gratification of the craving will result badly.
Jesus said once that if we hold to his teachings, we will know the truth and the truth will set us free. Popular culture scoffs at the idea of Christian freedom by portraying followers of Christ as uptight, repressed hypocrites who run around trying to make sure that no one else is having any fun.
However, it is difficult to understand what could be repressed about having the ability to love, be joyful, live in peace, show patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and practice self-control on a daily basis. Looking at those qualities raises the question, “Where do I sign up?”
Christian freedom is the exact opposite of self-centered freedom. The first gives us the ability to do what is right from God’s perspective. The second is condemned to choosing what we believe is good for us at the moment, regardless of the long-term pain it may cause.
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