Influences of the Head
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1 NASB
Slavery comes in all forms. And, sometimes, they are the most well-seeming ones. But, first, let us study freedom.
But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. But the greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.
Matthew 23:8-12 NASB
Freedom looks like being free. And, with that freedom comes responsibility. No one can be free unless he chooses to subject himself to some form of self-restraint. Any man would quickly ruin himself if he only chose what seemed right in the moment.
But, God gave us freedom to free us from the law of sin, so that we might obey the law of life and liberty in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:2).
