Freedom excerpts from the book Battle Cry Good vs. Evil
Introduction: Even something as precious as freedom, has become more about self and less about God and country.
Chapter 4 The Mind is the Battlefield, The Heart is the Fort: We also have the freedom to make choices despite how the Spirit moves in us. Even though we know deep down that something doesn’t feel right, we can ignore the feeling, do what we want anyway, and suffer the consequences. The consequence of ignoring the Spirit is witnessed in what we see going on all over the world.
Chapter 5 The Fiery Arrows of the Devil: Colossians 1:13-14 (NLT) says, “For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.”
Chapter 8 War Wounds and Battle Scars: When we think of war wounds and battle scars, what usually comes to mind is the physical and emotional cost of freedom our soldiers pay when engaged in physical warfare. But there is also a physical and emotional cost of freedom associated with spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is about fighting for the freedom to carry out our good intentions.
Chapter 19 Fear of the Lord: Some people have the attitude that nobody should be telling us what to do, or dictate how we live. Some confuse freedom with the right to act the way they want.
Author’s comments: Thanks for reaching out with your questions and comments. Discussion leads to understanding; understanding leads to wisdom. Proverbs 3:14 (NLT) says “For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” Independence Day is about celebrating freedom but let’s not forget about the role God plays and the price He paid for our freedom. Every decision you make has a profound influence on determining the person you become. It’s not what you think and say, it’s your actions that define you. The action you take becomes your reality. Are you happy with your reality? If not, start today to effect change within yourself, which influences change in those around you. This is how we further the Kingdom of God!
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