Aug.25.03: Light For The Day - "True Freedom" -- John 8:31,32 (NKJV) "31 If you abide in My word,  you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth,  and the truth shall make you free." ----------------- Throughout the ages men and women have fought  for what they believed was freedom. Now that we  have obtained a higher level of national security,  the theme has shifted to how we can remain free.  But are we really experiencing true freedom?  Everywhere we turn there are evidence of freedom granted  and freedom abused. Jesus told us there is only one way to experience true freedom -  by abiding in His truth.  Freedom without moral restraint is not freedom; it is chaos.  When we reject God's moral values, we trade freedom for bondage.  We run the risk of becoming so comfortable in our sin,  we refuse to take the way out when it is given. Are you experiencing Christ's freedom, or are you living in  bondage to the world's sin? When you come to Jesus,  placing all your needs and expectations on Him,  He grants freedom the unsaved only dream of knowing. -- Charles Stanley --------------- -- John 8:34-36 (NIVUS) 34 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth,  everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family,  but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free,  you will be free indeed." -- Psalms 25:5,8,9(NIVUS) "5 Guide me in your truth and teach me,  for you are God my Savior,  and my hope is in you all day long. 8 Good and upright is the LORD;  therefore he instructs sinners in His ways. 9 He guides the humble in what is right and  teaches them His way." -- Psalms 119:45 (NLT) "I will walk in freedom,  for I have devoted myself to your commandments."