Someone Else’s Thoughts on Freedom

Justin Bronson (aka Rogueminister) presented some of his thoughts on what ‘true freedom’ really is, as opposed to what the conventional wisdom of the day says it is. I though it was worth sharing with you. You can read the whole article here, on his website:

http://rogueminister.wordpress.com/2007/07/07/true-freedom

With all that said, I am becoming increasingly aware that we are called aliens and strangers in this world. My citizenship is in the Kingdom of God. I cant, with any good conscience, bring myself to buy into the idea that my rights, my salvation, my provision, or my freedom come from anywhere other than the Living God.

So here are some thoughts about what I consider to be True Freedom.

True freedom isn’t having the right to say whatever you want without consequences; its being able to say whats right regardless of the consequences.

True freedom isn’t being able to gather and worship without the threat of being arrested; its assembling with your brothers and sisters to worship God even if it means your life is at risk.

True freedom doesn’t come from an army, government, or document; it comes from the risen Christ.

True freedom isn’t living in a place where you don’t have to worry about unreasonable searches; it is living in a way that even a search of your inmost being will reveal no guilt.

True freedom isn’t the right to a speedy, public trial; its grace finding the guilty eternally innocent.

True freedom wasn’t paid for by the lives of thousands of men and women on battlefields; it was purchased by a man dying on a cross and rising to new life.

True freedom doesn’t come from having the loudest voice, it comes from quietly taking up your cross and following Jesus.

True freedom isn’t won or lost in congress, it is won on the streets when we feed the poor, clothe the naked, and give shelter to the homeless.

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” -2 Cor. 3:17

Where do you find your freedom?