Kid’s meal with toy. Wheel barrow on the side of the road. Lunch for Veterans. All of these are free. But are they? Kid’s meal has an adult purchase. Wheel barrow needs a new tire. Veterans paid for this lunch with years of service, his life was not his own. Free sounds good, but read the fine print. Count the cost.
The same is true when you become a Christian. Now, you are free in Christ. As a follower, free isn’t free to live how you want. You have been bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus. You belong to the King. As a disciple of Jesus, each day is a desire to live for Him. To share your testimony, to serve others, to love your neighbor. It is a 24/7 denial of self and saying “yes” to live for Jesus.
Galatians 5:13 “ For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”