1 Corinthians 7:22
1 Corinthians 7:22
For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.
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To be both free and a servant is a profound concept, blending liberty with humility. True freedom does not lead to selfishness but inspires us to serve with joy, knowing that our value is not diminished by humility but strengthened by it. Embracing our identity as both liberated and called to serve allows us to live with a heart open to others, using our freedom as a gift that blesses rather than burdens. Each act of service becomes a testament to our commitment to a life of purpose, one that values compassion and community over personal gain. This dual identity is a reminder that greatness is found not in dominance but in dedication, not in power but in love. By living as both free and a servant, we show others that liberty is best expressed through acts of kindness, creating a legacy of grace and generosity.
James 1:25
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Galatians 4:7
Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Psalms 119:45
I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.