“It is absolutely clear that God has called you to a free life. Just make sure that you don’t use this freedom as an excuse to do whatever you want to do and destroy your freedom. Rather, use your freedom to serve one another in love; that’s how freedom grows.
For everything we know about God’s Word is summed up in a single sentence: Love others as you love yourself. That’s an act of true freedom.” Galatians 5:13-14 The Message Bible
Have you ever stopped to think what an awesome privilege God has entrusted to all, in giving us His world and His people? He has given us dominion over this world and access to His children. Whether His children are different colors, shapes, sizes, economic status, religious preferences, etc. He has allowed us all free access to interact with one another.
He has also created this world, from the sky to the deepest parts of the ocean, and everything in between. He has created every human being that has ever lived or, who shall live. And with all of this, He has given His children dominion over His earthly creation, as well as access to His people.
The true freedom God has given to all is that we can choose to behave as we see fit. We can choose to behave the way God wants with love, empathy/compassion, kindness, and self-control. Or we can choose the darker behaviors of jealousy, strife, envy, lying, manipulations, controlling behaviors, bullying, etc.
To have the true freedom that God speaks of, we need to behave in a manner in which God would be pleased. To look to engage in behaviors that are fitting as His children. To treat His children, fellow human beings, our brothers and sisters, as you would treat yourself or a loving family member.
In addition, to have Godly freedom of this world, we need to treat His planet with care, love, and respect. All of us need to do what we must to protect the environment; not just for ourselves or future generations, but because it is His world, and He expects it.
So, what are you doing with the true freedom God has gifted to you? How are you positively impacting your interactions with His children, and with the world He has created.
Blessings,
Angélique~