Galatians 5:1
“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.”
Here Paul once again is making reference to the rules and regulations of Judaism. That the, “yoke of bondage” to the law is no longer necessary because, Jesus Christ died to free us from it.
His purpose in dying for us, is that we might be set free from sin and death. We were slaves but did not understand our slavery at the time. There are no chains on our hands, but sin is a slavery of the soul – more subtle but very real.
Jesus has broken the chains of guilt and shame around our hearts and set us free from the bondage of the law. We only need to say “yes” to Him to experience true freedom and the joy, peace and love that come with His forgiveness.
The Truth
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
