For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13

 

So here is a crazy thought. If you had one “get out of jail card”, would you commit some type of crime, free of punishment? Maybe it would be to sucker punch your enemy, steal the car you’ve always wanted or walk in a bank and take as much money as they have on hand. Ponder that for a moment.

 

Sadly, many Christians, take advantage of their salvation to indulge in sinful behavior. This free from sin’s punishment status can take a child of God into some dark places of sin, enveloping them into satan’s web of deceit. Jesus Christ never intended for His suffering to provide you a pathway to live in disobedience, yet still come out with the belief you are forgiven. Purposeful sin has no place in God’s presence, Galatians 5:19-21.

 

“And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” Galatians 5:24

 

Upon accepting Jesus Christ into your life, a change should happen. Everything about you in how you live, act, talk, think, should be a work in progress to transform your way of living into that of holiness and obedience. Yes, you (and myself) will struggle. Our flesh is weak, but our true heart’s desire is to please God for what He provided through His Son’s sacrifice on our behalf. It’s important to stay grounded in God’s word and be in a constant state of prayer so your life will reflect the true character of God.

 

Your sins are covered by the blood of Jesus Christ. What you do with your freedom is important. Use it to experience the true freedom to live for Christ and love others, work against sin and not partake of it’s poison. Be that person who will be welcomed into Heaven with, “well done my good and faithful servant.” God bless!