Paul often calls himself a slave to Christ.
“Paul, a SLAVE of
Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.”
Romans 1:1
Why are Christians slaves to Christ?
Because Christ purchased us with his atoning sacrifice on
the cross that cleanses us of sin.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy
Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you
were BOUGHT at a price. Therefore honor
God with your bodies.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
However, as slaves to Christ, we experience ultimate FREEDOM.
“It is for FREEDOM that Christ has set us FREE. Stand firm,
then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians
5:1
The slavery Paul is referring to is ceremonial law and works
theology. This type of slavery leads to pride, a disingenuous persona, and ultimately
sin.
I pray you have experienced the FREEDOM Christ offers. Don’t
let this world blind you and enslave you to that which is temporal and
ultimately unsatisfying. “Taste and see
that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." Psalms 34:8
A SLAVE to Christ is one who truly experiences ultimate
freedom.
