He rescued us from the domain of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son whom He loves . In Him we have redemption — the release of sins .”( Colossians 1:12-14 TLV )
FREEDOM is an opportunity to demonstrate God ’ s nature .
“ He has told you , humanity , what is good , and what Adonai is seeking from you . Only to practice justice , to love mercy [ ḥesed ], and to walk humbly with your God .” ( Micah 6:8 TLV )
There are so many verses in Scripture about how we are to treat the other . If it really is “ for freedom that he set us free ”, we can reveal God ’ s love when we :
FREEDOM is a gift from Adonai by His grace .
We didn ’ t earn it and don ’ t deserve it . Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God , only God ’ s grace can restore us into relationship with Him .
“ With joy we give thanks to the Father , who qualified you to share in the inheritance of the kedoshim in the light .
- Show ḥesed to those around us , and even demonstrate good stewardship of the natural world . - Do not seek revenge because we have suffered oppression or betrayal . - Identify and exercise compassion towards those perceived by society to be in “ lower circumstances .” - Treat all people with dignity ; we don ’ t gossip about others because it undercuts trust and poisons relationships . - Interact justly and honestly with others . - Yeshua instructs us to love our enemies , praying for them and blessing them .
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