What does Galatians 4:1 mean?

Galatians 4:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Galatians 4:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

1Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

2But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

3Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:

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