What does it mean to be free? Answers may vary, but they might include: tax-free; mortgage-free; kid-free; debt-free; fat-free and so on. The implication is that you are loosed from a bondage, be it debt, childrearing or calories. Most of us can’t imagine living under a dictatorship, or even a monarchy, but the founders of our nation knew what it was like. Freedom from tyranny meant so much to them that they were willing to risk their lives for it. As Americans, we proudly recall those valiant men and women who fought, and won our independence with their shed blood. As Christians, our freedom from the bonds of sin, and the tyranny of Satan was won for us by Jesus’ shed blood. Today we celebrate Independence Day, so shoot off some fireworks, have a picnic and wave Old Glory proudly, but don’t forget our greatest freedom comes through the Son. “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36.
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