"Romans 6:18Being then made free from sin, you became the servants of righteousness."
Today America celebrates the national holiday known as Independence Day. Just for reminding purposes or in case some may not know, America declared freedom from Great Britain regarding thirteen colonies on July 4, 1776. The famous John Hancock is known for his stylish signature on The Declaration of Independence which made the thirteen colonies independent. Okay, now I am done with the history lesson. I don't know how many people actually take time to think about the freedom people fought long and hard for us to live the way we live now. I know I do not think about it as much as I should because if it were not for them who knows where America would be and how it would be operating now. I mean it is not perfect now, but we are better off than what we use to be, right?
Now, I would like to correlate the scripture with Independence Day because we too as Christians have gained freedom, but in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior! So, the leading scripture states since we are made free from sin(bondage) we in turn are now servants of righteousness. Chapter six of Romans talks about the newness of life and how our way of thinking should and will change in regards of sin. Paul was really passionate about this chapter which is necessary because the discussion of sin is very important. The point was made clear that being followers of Christ we are free from the enslavement of sin. It is now a choice to do wrong or right because we have ALL the resources to do good since A Good God is dwelling within us. No, again not perfect but progressing. He explains that since we are free in the liberty of Christ that no longer are we serving ourselves, flesh, lusts, enticements, vices, but are now servants of righteousness! Jesus has put His John Hancock on us by dying on The Cross allowing all nations the opportunity to be free in Him if they choose to believe. The papers have already been signed we just have to accept and believe.
Reading that chapter gets me excited because I know I am no longer a victim of my own will. No more being controlled by the media, secular music, sex, wild partying, cheating, lying, and profanity. I am now in control by allowing God's Spirit to override my fleshly tendencies and Satan's temptations. I'm free to serve God whole heartedly. See at first I had no choice. There were times I wanted to stop having sex and cursing, but couldn't. But God, He changed my WHOLE life and for that I am thankful. The fall of 2009 was Independence for me! Be proud in your independence not only for this nation but for your spirit. You are now separated from satan and free in Christ! So enjoy your 4th and feel free to post on FB(Fearless Faith-Art of Faith) or tweet @FearlessFaith14 your independence day as a Christian! Enjoy your holiday and be safe people!
Today America celebrates the national holiday known as Independence Day. Just for reminding purposes or in case some may not know, America declared freedom from Great Britain regarding thirteen colonies on July 4, 1776. The famous John Hancock is known for his stylish signature on The Declaration of Independence which made the thirteen colonies independent. Okay, now I am done with the history lesson. I don't know how many people actually take time to think about the freedom people fought long and hard for us to live the way we live now. I know I do not think about it as much as I should because if it were not for them who knows where America would be and how it would be operating now. I mean it is not perfect now, but we are better off than what we use to be, right?
Now, I would like to correlate the scripture with Independence Day because we too as Christians have gained freedom, but in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior! So, the leading scripture states since we are made free from sin(bondage) we in turn are now servants of righteousness. Chapter six of Romans talks about the newness of life and how our way of thinking should and will change in regards of sin. Paul was really passionate about this chapter which is necessary because the discussion of sin is very important. The point was made clear that being followers of Christ we are free from the enslavement of sin. It is now a choice to do wrong or right because we have ALL the resources to do good since A Good God is dwelling within us. No, again not perfect but progressing. He explains that since we are free in the liberty of Christ that no longer are we serving ourselves, flesh, lusts, enticements, vices, but are now servants of righteousness! Jesus has put His John Hancock on us by dying on The Cross allowing all nations the opportunity to be free in Him if they choose to believe. The papers have already been signed we just have to accept and believe.
Reading that chapter gets me excited because I know I am no longer a victim of my own will. No more being controlled by the media, secular music, sex, wild partying, cheating, lying, and profanity. I am now in control by allowing God's Spirit to override my fleshly tendencies and Satan's temptations. I'm free to serve God whole heartedly. See at first I had no choice. There were times I wanted to stop having sex and cursing, but couldn't. But God, He changed my WHOLE life and for that I am thankful. The fall of 2009 was Independence for me! Be proud in your independence not only for this nation but for your spirit. You are now separated from satan and free in Christ! So enjoy your 4th and feel free to post on FB(Fearless Faith-Art of Faith) or tweet @FearlessFaith14 your independence day as a Christian! Enjoy your holiday and be safe people!
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