Promises for the Battle
Freedom
Living Wisely #2—Wisely Agile
You have been directed in the way of wisdom and led toward upright paths, so that when you walk, your steps will not be impeded; and when you run, you will not stumble. … Those who trust their hearts are fools, but those who walk wisely will be delivered. Proverbs 4:11–12; 28:26 Detecting a path … Continue reading
Forgiveness #8—Pardoned Praise
You shall not hate your brother in your heart; … you shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge … but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; for I am the Eternal … who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Leviticus 19:19 O God, mercy, grace and peace are gifts from you … Continue reading
Humility #5—Freeing Humility
With meekness correct those who oppose the truth, so perhaps God may grant them repentance, which will lead to the knowledge of the truth, so they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:25–26 Correction is for the … Continue reading
Freedom #11 — Serving in Freedom
You were called to freedom, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-centered action, but through. love, serve one another. Galatians 5:13 It is good to be free. Many of us think highly enough of freedom to expend ourselves securing and preserving it for others as well as ourselves. Our desire is … Continue reading
Christian Freedom #9 — Praising Freedom
Thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. Romans 6:17-18 Liberating Lord, I have never felt so free as in being bound to you. When … Continue reading
Christian Freedom #8 — Freeing Truth
Jesus said, “If you continue in my teaching, you are truly disciples of mine; and you will know the truth; and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 At an early age our parents taught us the facts about gravity. Youthful experiments designed to test the reliability of these lessons reaffirmed this truth, sometimes … Continue reading
Christian Freedom #7 — Submissive Freedom
What then is my reward? That, when I preach the gospel, I may offer the gospel without charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel. For though I am free from all, I have made myself a slave to all, that I might win the more. 1 Corinthians 9:18-19 … Continue reading
Christian Freedom #6 — Glorious Freedom
Whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. The Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we each, with unveiled face reflecting the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory. 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 “Aha!” experiences … Continue reading
Christian Freedom #5 — Reliable Freedom
Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for God has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” Hebrews 13:5 God tells us in this promise that he is both sufficient for us and satisfying to us. If he weren’t, what difference … Continue reading
Christian Freedom #4 — Freedom From Fear
What then shall we say to these truths of God’s sovereign work? We say, if God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how will he not also with him freely give us all things? Romans 8:31-32 Freedom from fear … Continue reading
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