Proverbs 5:22. The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin. This proverb says that sin
Learning to live by the indwelling life of Christ.
Proverbs 5:22. The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin. This proverb says that sin
“To live is Christ” has made us truly free. Free to be a slave to God and servant of all. Empowered by all Christ’s own praise, glory, and honor (1:7), we can finally set aside our own pursuit of these things and enter into the true love of selfless service.
“To live is Christ” is to live by the Spirit of freedom. Freedom from the law and its condemnation. And freedom to trust the power of God’s love that has poured into every beating heart of every believer in Christ.
Galatians 5:1. For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Who among us doesn’t love freedom. Here in
“To live is Christ” means that every yoke is broken and ever shackle is burst open. And now we gladly wear the easy yoke of Christ.
Christ came to show us what living truly is. Not self-determination, but self-sacrifice. Not independence, but dependence upon God’s grace.