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Galatians 5:13 · KJV

"For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another."

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Passage Context

11And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
12I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
13For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
14For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
15But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

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Devotional Reflection

JoyGratitudeHopeCompassion

Freedom is a great gift as long as you know how to use it well. Being free from the law is such a blessing, but we should share that blessing with each other by being helpful, kind, and caring.

Prayer

Thank you, O Great God of Deliverance, for saving Daniel from the lion's den, David from the sword of Goliath, and Israel from Pharaoh's clutches. But most of all, I thank you, O Great Deliverer, for Jesus' triumph over sin at Calvary and His triumph over death at the empty tomb. I want to thank you in person for giving me my freedom. Help me in using this gift of freedom to serve your children and live for you until that time. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveGratitudeHopeCompassion

When used responsibly, freedom is a tremendous gift. We wish to pass on the beauty of not being subject to the law to one another through service, love, and care.

Prayer

Thank you, Great God of Deliverance, for saving Israel from Pharaoh, David from Goliath's sword, and Daniel from the lion's den. But most of all, O Great Deliverer, thank you for Jesus' victory over sin at Calvary and over death at the empty tomb. I want to thank you in person for giving me freedom. Until then, guide me as I use this gift of freedom to serve your children and live for you. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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