Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly and freedom to do just about anything you want to do... but are you really free?
The Bible says that we are slaves... slaves to sin. (Romans 6:15-22) What is sin? Sin is violating God’s law… the Ten Commandments. (Galatians 3:19) Need proof you are a slave to sin? The ninth commandment says, "You shall not bear false witness." In other words, "You shall not lie." How many times have you told lies in your life? How about stealing? Have you ever taken God’s name in vain? Have you ever looked with lust (sexual desire) at anyone you were not married to? The Bible says "Whosoever looks upon a woman to lust after her has committed adultery already with her in his heart" How many times have you been guilty of looking with lust? If you are guilty of these then you are a slave to sin. God tells us that all liars, drunks, the sexually immoral, thieves, etc. will end up in the lake of fire... eternal hell. (Revelation 21:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10). The Bible makes it clear that we have to be pure to go to heaven. The problem is that “…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Rom 3:23) A few verses before that we also find these condemning words: “There is none righteous, no, not one… There is none who seeks after God… There is none who does good, no, not one.“ In fact, the Bible says, “For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.’ (Galatians 3:10)” God will justly judge you when you die and none who are unholy will enter heaven. (Heb 9:27) We have to be holy to go to heaven.
There is hope! God lowered himself and became a man, Jesus Christ. He did what no other man could; He lived a perfect life. He never sinned. Then He shed His blood and died on the cross, paying the penalty for sin. After three days he rose from the dead, defeating death. His blood will make us holy! So do as the Bible says, repent and have faith in Jesus Christ. Stop living a lifestyle of sin… turn from your sin and start living for God. Deny yourself and take up your cross daily and follow Him. (Luke 9:23). Humble yourself. Realize you are created to glorify God. True freedom is only found in Jesus Christ.
2007-12-02 01:08:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
many americans are slaves to their homes, cars, jobs. i hated going to the job i didn't care for to pay an outrageous mortgage for a home that was too big. what a scam, i'd rather be a beach bum.
2007-12-02 01:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by satya 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If you think people are truly free in Amerika then you really are naive, as most of the population were pre-9/11. Freedom of speech is now allowed in zoned area's now, Freedom ? religion ? ask muslims ..for now. America was highjacked by big business and banking cartels. The fed reserve is privately run this is no secret although the majority of american people take it for granted that it is infact government run. Its run for prophet , and the same people who control the fed, also control the IMF and world bank. This is no conspirators nonsense these are plain before your eye facts. The profiteersare just a handful of powerful banking elite who have controlled it for decades. Many interest groups control american policy, not politicians as such. Remember its these individuals who are taxing their wage package. Its these individuals who have allowed our Sterling £ pound here in the UK, go to $ 2.03 to the £1.
2016-05-27 05:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by holly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that counts me out of the question I am doomed to Hell as only a selected few will ever get there. I am referring to another answer from someone else who advised me that we that don't go to heaven to sit beside the Lord Jesus will walk in the Garden of Plenty here on earth. That is if I don't repent on the final day of the coming rapture.
2007-12-02 01:20:16 · answer #3 · answered by Drop short and duck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom is a state of mind not a location.
So is there really a question here or did you just want to preach your religious beliefs.
2007-12-02 01:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by Precinct 1099 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
actually freedom of speech and freedom to assemble are no longer in effect I should know I'm a suspected terrorist because of the first one, and have been beaten, tortured, gassed, detained, etc. because of the second.
2007-12-02 01:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by vegan_geek 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
America has a higher prisoner-to-citizen ratio than any other country, so yes.
By the way, sin doesn't exist and the Bible is false.
2007-12-02 01:17:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Freedom is dependent on your cash position.
2007-12-03 12:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your either a slave to Christ or a slave to Satan
2007-12-02 01:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by Od Ephraim Chai 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nice points to note
2007-12-02 01:11:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not applicable to me, as I live in India, and never visited America so far.
2007-12-02 01:12:11 · answer #10 · answered by Rana 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋