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Your Question:
How do we choose between safety and freedom when life gets busy?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the balance between safety and freedom. In our modern world, we often prioritize freedom above all else, thinking that it's the key to happiness and fulfillment. But the truth is, freedom without constraint can lead to chaos and destruction. I've seen it in my own life, too - when I was younger, I had a lot of freedom to do as I pleased, but it often led to poor choices and a sense of emptiness. That's why I believe that a Rule of Life, like the one my wife Susan and I have established for our marriage, can be a powerful tool for finding balance between safety and freedom. By setting boundaries and constraints for ourselves, we can actually experience a deeper sense of freedom and joy. It's not about being tied down or restricted, but about being guided by a set of principles that help us live in a way that's true to who we are as people. As I reflect on my own life, I realize that the choices I make every day are what shape my life. As Annie Dillard said, "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." So, I ask myself, what kind of choices am I making? Am I prioritizing safety and security above all else, or am I taking risks and living with freedom? For me, the answer is clear - I want to live with freedom, but not just any kind of freedom. I want to live with the freedom to serve God and live as He intended, even if that means taking risks and facing challenges along the way.
Sources:
practicing the way
john mark comer
scientism and secularism
j p moreland
christian theology
millard erickson
dogmatic theology
shedd
mere christianity
c s lewis
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
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