Freedom. True freedom. We can’t use personal experience to fully describe it. Free countries celebrate their independence, but not everyone, however, experiences physical freedom. To truly understand what freedom means, we must look beyond ourselves to a higher standard. God’s Word describes true freedom so take time to reflect on biblical truths and consider how it should affect you no matter what your physical situation might be.
What We Learn About Freedom in God’s Word
We find the following truths about freedom in Scripture. Click on the link(s) under each point for more about that truth.
- True freedom goes beyond physical freedom.
But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. (Rom. 6:22)
- Everyone can be free in the way that matters the most.
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (Jn. 8:32)
- Jesus is the source of true freedom.
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (Jn. 8:36)
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood … (Rev. 1:5)
- Being free doesn’t mean we live however we want.
Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. (1 Pet. 2:16)
How These Biblical Truths Should Affect Us
Whether celebrating your country’s freedom or simply reflecting on what it means to be free, remember the above truths. When you do, you should find yourself …
contented in whatever your situation.
clinging to what matters most.
celebrating the One who died to make true freedom possible.
considering how to express that freedom in ways that align with God’s reason for setting us free.