WE ARE ALL SLAVES TO SOMETHING: But we have the power to choose what that will be.
From the ebook 'WE ARE ALL SLAVES TO SOMETHING' A Millenials Guide to Morality in Today's World. Part 7
A truth we have to come to terms with in this world is that no matter what direction we take our lives in we are slaves to something. Whether it is our career goals, a significant other, materialism or God…the decisions we make will be in accordance with where our desires lie. God’s truth is that if we choose to be slaves to him we will receive righteousness through Jesus’ sacrifice and we will have eternal life. Those who reject Jesus because they want to live there life however they choose and be ‘free’ are not free. They are chasing things offered by the world in an attempt to find happiness. Unfortunately for them, Satan is prince of this world…the freedom these people believe they have is simply them succumbing to the desires of the flesh. And no one knows what our sinful nature desires more than Satan. Scroll through the supporting verses below and their descriptions:
Matthew 6:24, Greed can be your master
Ephesians 2:1-3, lust of the flesh is human nature.
2 Timothy 3:2-4, people in the last days love: themselves, money and are unholy, unforgiving and love pleasure.
*2 Timothy 3:5-7, these people in the last days will have some form of godliness but deny its power. They will gain control over the gullible that are swayed by evil desires. They will always be learning but will never learn the truth.
Colossians 1:21, when you’re alienated from God you become his enemy in your mind as a result of your behavior.
John 8:34 & Romans 6:20 Jesus states that everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
*Romans 6:14-16, Under God’s grace sin won’t be your master. You’re a slave to whoever you offer yourself to: Sin (death) or obedience (righteousness).
*Ezekiel 28:11-20 Satan had everything and yet he became who he is because he always wanted more and he wanted to be like God.
Mark 10:17-27, if you value your riches or possessions it’s hard to accept eternal life because of belief in yourself and possessions.
1 Timothy 6:9-10, the desire to get rich will lead to foolish and harmful desires. It can lead you from faith and into grief.
1 Corinthians 10:13, God will not allow a temptation you cannot bear and will provide you a way out.
Proverbs 15:16, better to have less with the fear of God than to have wealth with problems.
Jeremiah 8:10 everyone is tempted by wealth and possessions.
Romans 17:18-20, our natures are sinful, even if we attempt to be completely good we cannot do so. We would still do evil even if we feel we don’t want to. If you find yourself still doing or thinking sinful things when you don’t want to then you are self-aware that you are a slave to sin.
Romans 7:25, we can choose to be slaves to God or sin.
1 John 5:19 & Revelation 12:9 the world is under Satan’s influence, and he deceives the world.
2 Peter 1:4, the corruption of the world is the result of evil desires.
Isaiah 53:6, like sheep we have gone astray
Galatians 5:13, we have freedom of choice, but we shouldn’t use our freedom to engage in earthly things.
Galatians 5:19-21, what are acts of the flesh? Sexual immorality, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, arguments, jealousy, rage, selfish ambition, envy, drunkenness, factions (creating separation), orgies etc.
*Isaiah 14:12-14, seeking a path without God or seeking to be like God is the mistake Satan made.
Romans 7:14-25, Paul was a slave to sin and sin is inherent in us (Romans 7:23)
Romans 6:16-23, you are a slave to either sin (death) or obedience (life). You can voluntarily be a follower of God through his teaching. When you follow God you are set free from sin and a slave to righteousness.
*2 Peter 2:19, People are slaves to whatever has mastered them.
Galatians 4:7, God sent his son so that you’ll no longer be a slave but Gods child.
John 3:20, everyone who does evil hates the light for fear of being exposed.
Romans 3:9-10, all are under the power of sin.
Isaiah 2:1, sin is rebellion against God (like a child rebelling against their parents)
