PrayerBits for Saturday

PrayerBits

A bite sized devotional program
produced by the West Side Presbyterian Church

Saturday

Scripture lesson: Galatians 5:1,13-15 A paradoxical freedom

Time to reflect: Because we have been freed from our sin, condemnation, and obligation to be perfect, we are called to use our freedom to serve God and others. In fact, if we are not willing to serve God and others then we really haven't accepted the freedom offered us – we're still trying to do it all ourselves and are therefore limited. Resisting God restricts us more than serving God.

Moving through the day: What are you free to do for others today?

Scripture:

Galatians 5

Freedom in Christ

 1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

13You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature[a]; rather, serve one another in love. 14The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."[b] 15If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.