Let Freedom Ring
You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:13-14 Each of us is called to be free in Christ. He desires for us to accept his gift of salvation and offer our obedience as a result. Once we make a decision for Jesus we are freed from the bondage of sin and death. We are no longer doomed to an eternity of darkness and torment, but a forever with our Lord in Heaven. As we live our lives we are called to act out our faith in loving ways. Although we are freed, we are not exempt from the attraction and temptation of sin. The enemy will most certainly continue his attempts to persuade and manipulate. Part of that is trying to convince us that freedom means we can do whatever we want, whenever and where ever we want to do it. In Ameri...