John 8:34 "Jesus
answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who
practices sin is a slave to sin.
For my own part, I consider it as
nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to
the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only
in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great
responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my
opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider
myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty
toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings. Mr. President,
it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut
our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she
transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and
arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who,
having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly
concern their temporal salvation? (meaning
putting aside the eternal for momentarily safe from physical harm or death in
this temporal life on earth) For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may
cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide
for it. Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775.
What do we demonstrate, by our thoughts, words
and actions, is the one or ones that we truly desire to please; who we admire
& adore, we love and long for, who we are dedicated & devoted to, who
we never want to be judged & rejected by, who we follow and obey? Who
is Lord of our life? Who do we fall for and who do we stand for?
Romans 7:25 "Thanks
be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind
am a slave to God’s law, but in the sinful nature a slave to the
law of sin."
I take our Founding Father words from his
famous "Give me Liberty
or give me death" speech as spiritual truths that can be applied to
every practical life in every age. May we always take a good, deep, honest and
hard look at our priorities and what our witness demonstrates. My mom use to
teach me in more simple, parabolic terms about doing “right” and “wrong”, with
questions like: “If everyone was jumping off a cliff, would you jump also?” What
do we stand for, and what do we fall for? Freedom
or slavery; it’s our choice. May we never compromise the Lord for this sinful
world and its praises. Live in liberty,
God's liberty, liberated from sin and death to life and life eternal. John 8:31-32
1 Thessalonians 4:7 "God has called us to live holy lives, not impure
lives."
In Christ, Brian
1 comment:
Thanks for walking by Mr. Lonely. I'm am happy that you left with a smile. Blessing to you and yours. And thank you for standing for Freedom in Christ. Blessings.
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