Expensive Freedom

The Good News Today Is....."You were bought at a price, do not become slaves of men." 1Cr7:23. I started to write that this is good news because we never need to be forced into a life that makes us conform to the ways of the world. Then I felt myself wondering if I would still feel that way if I lived in a "third world" country instead of the U.S.? It is a question I ponder often because I do realize just how blessed I am to live where I can have religious freedom without recourse. Our goal should be to have a faith deep enough that we believe our freedom was bought for a price and we stand on that promise no matter what the consequences are or where we live. There may come a time when we are asked to stand up and be counted as children of God and we may have to pay a price for that - are you ready?