The Truth about Liberty-To Use or to Abuse it

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“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13

WHEN the Bible speaks of “freedom” and “liberty”, the LORD is not speaking of freedom or liberty to live any way we wish but the crucified life – set free from the controlling power of sin by the initiating, enabling saving grace of Christ! Free from sin and it’s hold on our lives.

“For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.” Romans 6:14

Sin cannot rule, cannot dominate the life of the crucified saint! Read Romans 6:1-17 afresh!

There is the potential to use the liberty Christ gives us for an occasion to walk in sin.

“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.” 1 Peter 2:16

When we choose to truly turn our hearts to the LORD, he removes the confusion and grants us His kingdom clarity.

“Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

YOU are called to “liberty” and where the “Spirit of the LORD” dwells in the life of the born again abiding (obedient) believer, “there is liberty.” (2 Corinthians 3:17)

Our LORD taught that His truth will only make free those who obey it, not those who merely hear or know it. Read His words closely please:

“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word (obeying it), then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32

Those who believe upon Christ and He saves them are not saved by Him to live in sin or anywhere outside of an abiding relationship with their new Master (John 15). The LORD is “Holy, holy, holy”, and doesn’t grant a license to sin to those He saves (Titus 2:11-12; Jude 4; Revelation 4:8). Those who live and die in sin will be damned (Ezekiel 18:4; Romans 6:23; Hebrews 12:14, etc.).

Those saved by Christ are to live out the remainder of their lives for Him, not self.

“And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15

“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

OSAS/eternal security is a major component of the epidemic cross-less false gospel of the apostate modern church world!

The Vulnerability of Liberty

Another aspect of Christian liberty we should consider is that there will be the internal infiltration of wolves into our gatherings and lives.

If we think there are none who want to steal our liberty in Christ, we are dead wrong. We must “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” (Jude 3)

“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. 4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.” Jude 3-4

It is important for believers to remain on guard, on high alert, to be sober and vigilant, defending the faith of the Gospel against infiltrating false teachers.

“And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily (secretly) to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: 5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.” Galatians 2:4-5

Watch this fake “bible” rendering of Galatians 5:1. Think about it: Did Jesus come to the earth to set us free “for freedom” or to make us free from sin to serve Him?

FAKE “bible” RENDERING OF GALATIANS 5:1

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1

Sounds like it’s saying Jesus came to set people free to do whatever they wish – which is a contradiction of what the Bible clearly teaches.

KING JAMES BIBLE

“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1

CLINCHER: v13 KJB

“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13

Let’s use the King James Bible.

HOW does Scripture define “liberty”? Liberty in what? Freedom from what? Liberty and freedom to do what?

So many songs and the fake news new “bible” versions speak of a freedom that is not biblical. For example, do you know the song that says “It is for freedom we’ve been made free”? Is that biblical? NO! That’s the NIV’s version of Galatians 5:1, not the real Bible’s rendering.

With this biblically defined truth in mind, let’s look at the fake news translations and how they corrupt this self-evident Bible truth. First, let’s look at the Holy Standard, the King James Bible, taken from the 98% of manuscripts that are in full agreement as opposed to the few perverted manuscripts from which the fake news new versions are intentionally taken from, as Satan would have it:

Galatians 5:1 King James Bible

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Galatians 5:1 in the Fake News “bibles”

This lends itself to the idea that the blood bought disciples of Jesus is free to live as he wishes. Yet defines our freedom as liberty to obey Christ and not to live as we wish. As in so many other places, the false “bibles” we have a proliferation of today contributes to the “lasciviousness” (license to live in sin) we are warned about in Jude 3-4.

New International Version – Fake News!

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

English Standard Version – Fake News!

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

Berean Study Bible – Fake News!

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.

Berean Literal Bible – Fake News!

In freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore and do not be entangled again in a yoke of slavery!

New American Standard Bible – Fake News!

It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.

Christian Standard Bible – Fake News!

For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm then and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery.

Contemporary English Version – Fake News!

Christ has set us free! This means we are really free. Now hold on to your freedom and don’t ever become slaves of the Law again.

Good News Translation – Fake News!

Freedom is what we have–Christ has set us free! Stand, then, as free people, and do not allow yourselves to become slaves again.

Holman Christian Standard Bible – Fake News!

Christ has liberated us to be free. Stand firm then and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery.

International Standard Version – Fake News!

The Messiah has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop putting yourselves under the yoke of slavery again.

NET Bible – Fake News!

For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery.

GOD’S WORD® Translation – Fake News!

Christ has freed us so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. Therefore, be firm [in this freedom], and don’t become slaves again.

New American Standard 1977 – Fake News!

It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.

Jubilee Bible 2000 – Fake News!

Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free and do not be entangled again with the yoke of slavery.

American Standard Version – Fake News!

For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.

Darby Bible Translation – Fake News!

Christ has set us free in freedom; stand fast therefore, and be not held again in a yoke of bondage.

English Revised Version – Fake News!

With freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.

Weymouth New Testament – Fake News!

Christ having made us gloriously free–stand fast and do not again be hampered with the yoke of slavery.

World English Bible – Fake News!

Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

Young’s Literal Translation – Fake News!

In the freedom, then, with which Christ did make you free — stand ye, and be not held fast again by a yoke of servitude;

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Matthew 7:6

“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.”

God’s wisdom is that you have to get rid of the “SCORNER” in order to get rid of the “STRIFE”.

“Cast out the SCORNER, and contention shall go out; yea, STRIFE and reproach shall cease.” Proverbs 22:10

How do we know when someone has truly repented?

“… to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.” Acts 26:20

When someone has truly repented, their changed life will be full of the fruit of the Spirit.

“Bring forth fruits meet for repentance” simply means prove you’ve repented with the corresponding restitution of making things right (Matthew 3:7-10; Luke 19:8-9, etc.).

Luke 17

1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

“And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.” 2 Thessalonians 3:2

“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Matthew 10:16

Jesus saw the heart and proof of Zacchaeus’ repentance and granted him salvation.

“And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:8-10

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“Them that Love Him”

——WHAT one temporarily has in this fleeting world or doesn’t have, has NOTHING to do with that person’s spiritual state. This is what Jesus taught: “Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” (Luke 12:15) In fact James says:

“HEARKEN, MY BELOVED BRETHREN, HATH NOT GOD CHOSEN THE POOR OF THIS WORLD RICH IN FAITH, AND HEIRS OF THE KINGDOM WHICH HE HATH PROMISED TO THEM THAT LOVE HIM?” JAMES 2:5

James says God chooses those for His eternal kingdom “that love him,” namely “the poor of this world.” We are justified by “faith” and not by what we do or do not temporarily possess in this fleeting life.

IF in your mind you rate people by what they have or don’t have in this fleeting sinful world, you are deeply deceived and in utter need of repentance and the washing of water by the Word of God. You are carnally minded (Romans 8:5-6).

Regrettably, it seems that most people professing to be following Christ, the One who gave all, are not the least bit concerned if their brother or sister has a need. God have mercy upon us and grant us repentance in Jesus’ Name! Are these people truly saved?

“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.” 1 John 3:16-19

“If we are in Jesus we have the unsearchable riches of Christ (Ephesians 3:8). Unfathomable (in our small minds), infinite wealth and spiritual blessings! Endless mercy, grace, and forgiveness. That is inexhaustible! Why do we need any worldly riches that will rot and corrupt our hearts!? Lay up in your hearts God’s riches! Which are eternal!” Karen Cochran

Some have tens of thousands in the bank and could care less to find out if a sister or brother has a need. The Bible assures us that they are not saved. If you have even a little to give and don’t, it’s because you simply have chosen not to know and abide in Christ.

“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” James 2:14-17

The financial institutions and their salesmen are vying for your money. They want your money to invest so that you and they earn a financial gain in this life. Christians in need, orphans, and Gospel workers are also available to invest in. To help them is to invest in the LORD’s kingdom and be repaid dividends for eternity. Oh, and your heart will follow where you choose to place your money. Jesus says “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21)

PRAYER: Holy Father, please break me and make me Your authentic follower. Jesus I love You. Let me walk as You walked, live as You lived, love as You love. Bless this life You gave to be truly crucified with You – dead, buried, and raised up – a vessel of honor for Your glory! In Jesus’ name.

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“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalms 37:23

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalms 90:12

“Safety” in wise counsel from God’s wisdom, Word, and including at times with the help of His beloved saints.

“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14

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