September 24

The freedom we have in Christ

is the freedom to serve the Lord

with a heart that is filled with His love;

to follow after His righteousness;

to put on the Lord Jesus Christ;

to walk in obedience to His word;

to let His love control everything we say and do;

and to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

We are not free to please ourselves;

we have responsibility as the disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Freedom puts the welfare of others above self-interest;

sets boundaries so our freedom does not lead others astray;

and it considers the effect our behaviour will have

upon those who follow our example.