Christians have always believed in freedom. Many biblical texts encourage us to take freedom seriously.<\/p>\n
Christian freedom means that I am not doomed by fate. It teaches us optimism in the face of calamity and death. St Paul puts it this way in Romans (8:28): We are well aware that God works with those who love him ... and turns everything to their good. Note the word everything. God turns everything to good. All I need to do is use my freedom to love God above all things, and do his will.<\/p>\n
Freedom means I can be judged by God. He holds me responsible. I must make decisions using my free will. If I make a decision to choose good, good will always come from it. For instance, if I choose to refuse a bribe from someone trying to corrupt meeven when I desperately need the moneygood will come out of my action. I may have to suffer to make that decision. This is where God tests my faith, leaving me free to choose.<\/p>\n
There will be times when it is easy for you to make a decision. For instance, you may be eager to get started on your work and do it well because you like the job.<\/p>\n
Other days, it will not be easy, and you might not deliver. When its hard to make a decision, remember the words from the Book of Proverbs (10:5): Reaping at harvest-time is the mark of the prudent person; sleeping at harvest-time is the sign of a lazy person.<\/p>\n
According to St Matthew, Jesus once asked (24:45): Who is the wise and prudent servant that the master put in charge of his household? He answered: Blessed is that servant if his masters arrival finds him doing exactly what he was told to do.<\/p>\n
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