True Freedom

A man who wanders away from the way of understanding shall abide in the congregation of the spirits (of the Dead). Proverbs 21:16 (Amplified Version)

The quest for freedom is the most important creed of this age. Whilst freedom is important, the negative pursuit of freedom will inevitably produce the opposite of freedom, bondage.

A classic example of the negative pursuit of freedom is the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15: 11. The young man had everything going well for him. He had a wealthy supportive and loving family and a great future. But he felt restricted and desired freedom. He did not want to be bound by any rules neither did he want to be subjected to any other authority higher than himself. So he requested for his inheritance that he may leave and be free. For a short while he enjoyed seeming freedom, living recklessly and squandering his inheritance. Then he lost the seeming freedom when there was no more wealth left to squander.

Freedom is not the absence of rules but the wisdom and understanding to know which rules to follow, for a life not governed by rules is like a ship without a rudder and a captain. It may only sail for a while but must inevitably sink.

Proverbs 21:16 above cited tells us that a man that wanders away from understanding shall abide in the congregation of the dead. He will certainly self destruct.

If you wish to achieve anything in life then you need to set rules for yourself and discipline to abide by them. The best rules are found are the word of God and true freedom can only be found in Christ.

Are in Christ? Or have you wandered away from understanding in the quest for freedom?