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Read Romans 8:1-9 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:1-2).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us? One of the most natural of human reactions is to pass judgment on others. We very naturally weigh people in terms of what we believe, what we think, what we prefer in friends and those we hang out with. Read Psalm 132 “May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy” (Psalm 132:9). What Does This Scripture Mean for Us? Are you “singing for joy” today? Why or why not?? Life is rarely as simple as we want it to be, is it? Sometimes, no matter what we try, things go badly and it’s downright HARD to have hope, or to rejoice as God intends us to do. “Singing for joy” isn’t easy when you’re sick, or someone you love is sick, or when you’re out of work, or … Read more on Life is rarely simple — but sometimes it is: Rejoice in God!… Read 1 Peter 2:13-25 “Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover up for evil; live as servants of God” (1 Peter 2:16). What Does This Scripture Mean for Us? I have been trying to find a quotation I ran onto years ago about the meaning of true freedom. It was a statement either by Martin Luther or by Augustine of Hippo — see why I’m having trouble finding the quote? — and it went something like this: Read more on Live as free people in Christ — free to love God, free to do good… |
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