Stand in liberty

Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. – Galatians 5.1

The liberty that Paul writes about here is really important. It is important because it is based on the fact that Christ Himself set us free at salvation. 

And yet the reality is that there is always a temptation to be drawn back into the bondage of works. It is hard because for some reason people tend to find comfort in being bound by a list, written or implied, because then all we have to do is tick off the items on the list. We don't have to focus too much, just follow the rules. 

But that kind of living demeans the work of the cross. Christ has made us free and to any less is to lessen his work. 

Lest anyone think I am arguing for a license to sin be patient. All of this is going someplace. Just hold on for a couple more days. Paul has that well covered. 

But it meantime it is vital that those of us who have been freed by Christ to stand in that liberty and avoid man made entanglements. Stand fast in that wonderful Chrisitan liberty.