FREEDOM TO SAY
What I want to say when I want to say it~
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen"
(Ephesians 4:29)
FREEDOM TO LISTEN
To what I want to listen to when I want to listen~
"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves..."(James 1:22)
FREEDOM TO DO
What I want to do when I want to do it~
"...Do what it says" (James 1:22)
FREEDOM TO BE
Who I want to be when I want to be her~
"Do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs],
but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually]
by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes],
so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of GOD is,
that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in HIS plan and purpose for you]. (Romans 12:2)
FREEDOM~
HIS WAY not my way~
“If you stick with this, living out what I tell you, you are MY disciples for sure.
Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you.” (John 8:31-32)
FREEDOM~
"So if the Son makes you free, then you are unquestionably free" (John 8:36)
From INDEPENDENCE to DEPENDENCE~
FROM RAGS TO RICHES