DENNIS
Good Morning. I’m Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. At the beginning of last month, our country celebrated July 4th and commemorated all those who gave of themselves so that we may enjoy freedom. It reminded us that freedom comes with a price. Freedom without Discipline is Destructive.
This also is the same way with the freedom found in Christ. We are free from our burdens and given rest from our labors, because Jesus has opened up a way to all people through His Sacrifice. In the Bible, we are told in Acts 13 that God does something unexpected at Antioch; He granted freedom to all people to hear and receive His word. They responded by forfeiting themselves over to God.
Irish missionary Columbanus once wrote, “Seek then the highest wisdom, not by argument in words but by the perfection of your life; not by speech but by the faith that comes from simplicity of heart.” This, dear friends, is our response to God’s offering of Freedom. So, what about you? How will you response to God’s open invitation? Will you only go half way or will you go all in. Remember, Freedom without Discipline is Destructive.
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