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July 2, 2007
At Liberty
by Carol Custer
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fullfilled in one word, even in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself (Galatians 5:13, 14).
Freedom is not always political in nature. For the Christian living in our country, there is freedom to practice our Christian faith and openly support the LordÕs work. Many people in other countries do not have this freedom. In our country we may vote yes or no for government leaders. Other people do not have this choice. We may meet together to worship the Lord and sing and pray together. Others may be put in prison or disowned by family members.
There is a quote the world uses that is something like this, ÒI am free to be me.Ó The Bible does not teach this. Instead it says, ÒAs free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of GodÓ (1 Peter 2:16). The practice of Freedom does not show a selfish disregard for others. It is not there to give you Òstuff.Ó It is something that allows you to live and work and worship as you please, and requires some respect and service on your part. Once in a sermon I heard Dr. Bob Jones, Sr. say, ÒYour freedom ends where my nose begins.Ó It means you do not take away someone elseÕs liberty to practice your freedom. You must give respect to others and count freedom as a great gift. Someone once said, ÒYou are free to do exactly as you wish; you also have a right to give up your freedom so that someone else may be free practice their freedomÓ (Unknown).
So shall I keep thy law continually forever and ever. And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts (Psalm 119:44, 45).
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