What comes to mind when you think of the word freedom?
Jot down no less 3 points.
Respond to peers' points.
When I think of the word freedom, I instantly think of the American flag. My mind takes a trip back in time to the civil war and I realize freedom is something that has to be bought and fought for. It isn't something that is just given away.
I also think of the world's view of freedom which is being totally independent from anyone and anything. To be able to do whatever you want, whenever you want. But that isn't true freedom. Freedom actually carries and consists of accountability and responsibility. Two words that scare a lot of people, but hold a lot of power. In order to maintain freedom, you have to have these two elements, otherwise you will end up with chaos.
The final example I think of is when I didn't know Jesus. I was born into slavery, chained to the natural inclinations of mankind. To sin was all that was known, and sin is like a rocket to death. Because of this, I was dying quickly inside. But Jesus bought true freedom from this when he died and rose again, taking back the keys of death from the enemy. He did this for all mankind to be free to live the way we were intended, the way God made us to be; free from sin and in complete reconciliation with Him.
