John 8:32 (NASB) and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Jesus Himself is the truth that sets us free (John 8:36). He is the source of truth, the perfect standard of what is right. He frees us from continued slavery to sin, from self-deception, and from the deception of evil. He shows us clearly the way to eternal peace with God. Thus, Jesus does not give freedom to do what we want, but freedom to follow Him. As we sincerely seek to serve God, Jesus’ perfect truth frees us to be all that God meant us to be.
As our nation celebrates Independence Day this weekend, remember that our spiritual declaration of independence was signed in blood some 2,000 years ago. Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2). Praying everyone has a blessed 4th of July weekend.
In Christ,
Gary T.