Independence
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Do you desire independence?
Do you desire independence?
Why?
Why?
We often associate freedom with independence
We often associate freedom with independence
Is independence good or bad?
Is independence good or bad?
Independence gives you freedom from and freedom to choose
Independence gives you freedom from and freedom to choose
19 promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved.
Independence without moral foundation will self destruct
Independence without moral foundation will self destruct
1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
What does it mean?
What does it mean?
INDEPEND´ENCE, n. [in and dependence.]
1. A state of being not dependent; complete exemption from control, or the power of others; as the independence of the Supreme Being.
2. A state in which a person does not rely on others for subsistence; ability to support one’s self.
3. A state of mind in which a person acts without bias or influence from others; exemption from undue influence; self-direction. independence of mind is an important qualification in a judge.
True independence and true freedom is valuable and never cheap
True independence and true freedom is valuable and never cheap
You have to make a Declaration of independence for yourself if you want to be free from sin and addiction in your life
You have to make a Declaration of independence for yourself if you want to be free from sin and addiction in your life
How do we find true independence?
How do we find true independence?
32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
25 But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.
How do we live as someone who is truly independent and free?
How do we live as someone who is truly independent and free?
44 So I will keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. 45 And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts.
12 So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.
13 For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners;