Freedom

There has always been a lot of talk in the western world about freedom. Different peoples the world over are struggling to be free from oppressive regimes. Independent countries fight to maintain their freedom. And now more than ever, the talk is about personal freedom to do whatever one wants. But sometimes I wonder if, deep down, we really want it. When I look around, I don’t see as much freedom as people believe there is.

One of the areas in which I see a lack of freedom is in the job. Many people are tied to their job all the time with no downtime or break. The All-mighty Dollar is controlling their lives and they are in bondage to their work and to greed.

Another area is fashion. Everybody wants to be their own person but they end up looking like everyone else. The latest styles and the latest fads drive this sameness that keeps everyone imprisoned in the Fashion Jail with a full sense of self.

People are also enslaved by addictions. Drugs, alcohol, food, etc. all keep people in their clutches. Many of these today are called "diseases" but they are really Satan sinking his evil claws in a person's weakness and exploiting it to their ultimate end.

With all this lack of freedom, can one really be free? The answer is a resounding YES! The only freedom can be found in Jesus Christ and His atoning work on the cross of Calvary. When one puts his trust in the finished work of Jesus, he is now free from sin and all of the consequences that come in its wake. Why would anyone want to live in bondage to sin and destruction when he could have all the liberty ever wanted in Christ? The simple answer is that men really don't want to be free. Until the Light of Christ illuminates their darkened craving for bondage, men will continue to be satisfied to live as a slave while under the illusion of being "free".

Are you free?