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Your Question:
How do we choose between freedom and security when life gets busy?
Answer:
As a pastor of a local evangelical church, I've seen many individuals struggle with the concept of freedom and security. When life gets busy, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that freedom is about being free from constraints, but I believe that true freedom is not about being free from everything, but about being free to live as God intended us to live. This means embracing the constraints that can ultimately set us free, rather than trying to avoid them. In my experience, many people equate freedom with the ability to get what they want, when they want it. But this kind of freedom is often fleeting and can lead to bondage. As the Bible says, "You were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another" (Galatians 5:13). True freedom is not about serving ourselves, but about serving others and living a life of purpose and meaning. As a father of two teenagers, I've seen how easy it is for them to get caught up in the idea of freedom as a license to do whatever they want. But as Christians, we know that freedom is not a license to sin, but a call to live a life of obedience to God. This means embracing the constraints of a Rule of Life, which can provide a sense of direction and purpose in a chaotic world. By embracing these constraints, we can find true freedom and live a life that is infused with meaning and purpose.
Sources:
practicing the way
john mark comer
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
christian theology
millard erickson
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
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