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Your Question:
Can I still have a sense of freedom?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've often grappled with the concept of freedom in the context of our relationship with God. The idea that freedom prohibits God's direct influence on our choices is a valid point, but I believe there's another way to look at it. Even if we assume that our choices are genuinely free, they're still limited by circumstances. We can't choose to be a world-class oboe player or an Olympic gold medalist in butterfly swimming if we don't have the talent or ability. In a spiritual sense, freedom is not about being free from God's influence, but about being free to live as God intended. We're not absolutely free, as we'll serve God or serve sin. But I believe that with God's help, we can have the freedom to choose to live a life that honors Him. This is not a license to act immorally, but rather a freedom to live a life that's guided by God's principles. As I reflect on my own life, I realize that my freedom is not about being free from constraints, but about being free to live a life that's guided by God's wisdom. As a husband, father, and pastor, I've learned that embracing the constraints of my relationships and responsibilities has actually set me free to live a life that's more meaningful and fulfilling. It's a different definition of freedom than what the world often promotes, but one that I believe is more authentic and life-giving.
Sources:
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
dogmatic theology
shedd
christian theology
millard erickson
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
practicing the way
john mark comer
history eschatology
n t wright
scientism and secularism
j p moreland
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