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Wayne, Ohio
08/30/2026

Wayne, Ohio

08/30/2026

THE FREEDOM OF A SERVANT (Part 2)

At first glance, Paul’s description of the Christian as a “slave” seems strange. We think of freedom and slavery as complete opposites.

Romans 6 reveals something the world gets backward: sin promises freedom but produces slavery, while surrender to Christ produces true freedom.

Before we knew Christ, we were slaves to sin. We may have thought we were free to do whatever we wanted, but our sinful nature was directing our lives. Sin tells us, “You are free to do whatever you want,” while quietly becoming our master.

Jesus came to break that slavery.

Paul says that when we came to Christ, we were “freed from sin” and became “slaves of righteousness.” That doesn’t mean Christ rescued us so we could become prisoners of another cruel master. He rescued us so we could finally become what we were created to be.

Think again about the chauffeur. He wasn’t identified with his employer by what he wore or where he stood. He looked like all the other chauffeurs. His relationship was revealed by his obedience. When his master called, he responded.

That’s what Christian freedom looks like.

We are free from the tyranny of sin so that we can willingly surrender ourselves to Christ. We no longer have to obey every sinful desire that demands our attention. We can say no to sin because Jesus has broken its authority over us.

Being a slave to righteousness is freedom for me because that’s what I was made to do.

Jesus didn’t set me free so I could spend my life serving myself. He set me free so I could serve Him. That’s why Jesus said:

John 8:36
“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.”

The world says freedom means having no master. The gospel tells us something better: True freedom is having the right Master.

When Christ is your Master, obedience isn’t bo***ge. It is freedom. It is the freedom to become the person God created you to be.

So, we don’t ask, “Am I free?” We ask a better question: “Who am I serving?”

Because the One you obey reveals the One you belong to.

So, now ask yourself the next question: “When people watch me, do they know I am serving Jesus?”

North Benton, Ohio
08/29/2026

North Benton, Ohio

Diamond, Ohio
08/29/2026

Diamond, Ohio

Diamond, Ohio
08/29/2026

Diamond, Ohio

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