Freedom

Dear Victorious,

The Bible says that the truth shall set us free. We sing songs about freedom and it seems that freedom is one of the key themes of Christianity. What exactly is freedom? How would you define it?

Edna P. - Metairie, LA

Dear Edna,

Freedom is often thought of in the simplest of terms. Most people tend to think that freedom means being able to do whatever they want, whenever they want. But true freedom is actually obedience to God and having the wisdom and discernment to know what not to do. So the Truth (Jesus) that sets us free releases us from the bondage of ignorance and the habitual bondage of sin - doing wrong things.