If ye continue in my word, ... ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." "Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin." John 8:31, 32, 34. "But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness." Romans 6:17, 18. "So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts." Psalms 119:44, 45.
True freedom comes only from obedience. It means freedom "from sin" (Romans 6:18), or disobedience, which is breaking God's law (1 John 3:4).
What do u think?
2007-03-22 14:00:58 · 5 answers · asked by Eric T 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When we were very young, our parents demanded that we obey them, implicitly, for our own good because we didn’t know any better. As we grew older and more knowledgeable, then we learned to think for ourselves and live according to our own understanding and will.
So it is also as it relates to our spiritual life. During Biblical times, the people were so ignorant, they did not know what they were really doing, according to Jesus himself. But today 2000 years after, we are more evolved in knowledge and reasoning ability such that we can now begin to think for ourselves.
God intends that we become perfect – more like Him. He teaches us everyday – providing us all the opportunities we need to grow and evolve. Eventually, we will be able to think more the way He thinks. And knowing more, we will prefer to do as God would and live the way He suggests, in love and righteousness. At that time, we will have fully realized these divine truths. We will be set free and we won’t have to obey any longer, because we will instead do things right of our own volition and free will.
2007-03-22 15:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by Angel Luz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John 14:15 &1 John 5:3
2007-03-22 21:07:38 · answer #2 · answered by mohayrix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure I understand your question. Christians do not depend on the law for righteousness like the Jews did. We "do" attempt to be obedient to the holy spirit within, but we do not attempt to keep the law. Our future sins are already forgiven if we trust in Christ. Not everyones sins are forgiven, only those who are born again.
2007-03-22 21:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by Desperado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
freedom from sin and the Law, which has already been fulfilled.
2007-03-22 21:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said "Make disciples of all nations"
The root word of "disciple" is "discipline".
Nuff said.
2007-03-22 21:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋