Are we really free?

We could be celebrating the independence of our country from the one which settled us and made us abide by their rules instead of having rules of our own like we do now.  But in our personal lives, are we free?

We probably do not think about it, but if we are dependent on something in order to go on living, we are its slaves; and we are really dependent of something or someone. When we are babies we depend on our mother, to be fed, cleansed, and teach us our first steps. When we are a little older, we depend on our father, other family or person to give us an education to be a little independent. Yet, we owe respect to that one that cared when we were puny. And when we are completely in our own, to feel good, we will still need a dependence on something. Now, that “something” could be anything depending on:

1-     The way we were brought up.

If our parents decided we would be wise people, they worked up on that formation. If they decided it was up to us, they left the way free to “whoever’s influence”.

2-     The experience we have had on the way.

If we have a great encounter, we might follow its inspiration.

3-     The reasoning due to studies you make on your own.

If we are convinced of a great way to live, we will look it up, study and follow it.

So we are not really free ever. But we have the power of choosing whom or what we can give our self to. If we give it to something that will own us it becomes our possessor and it could destroy us, but if we give ourselves to our Creator Lord, He would free us.. Jesus, the son of God, said: “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of mine; and you will know the truth and the truth will make you free.”

(John 8:31-32)

If we study His word, nobody can lie to us and make us slaves of theirs, therefore we are completely free. God wants us to learn the truth for our own liberation so we do not have to perish and be slaves of the ones who could control our choices if we let them. So if you think you’re free when you do not study His word, think twice. God said:

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your

God, I also will forget your children.” (Hosea 4:6)