“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” - Galatians 5:13 (NASB)
It is often the case the context of our verses of promise often bear greatly on our understanding. This verse comes within the contest that the Apostle Paul was correcting a false teaching in the churches of Galatia. Some false teachers were saying new believers needed to become Jews and follow the Jewish tradition of the Law and be circumcised. In verse 5:1 Paul states that was no longer necessary because Christ has set us free from such a yoke. Believers were free from these obligations that once were required of the people of Israel – the Jewish nation. Instead freedom was what Christians were called to. This was and is a promise that legalism is a thing of the past. Paul then cautions the Galatians to be certain that their freedom was not abused by taking advantage and using it to fulfill lustful desires. The promise of freedom, that we all have been given in Christ, is given so that we can, through love, serve one another. This may be very pertinent for our present situation as many have the need of help. So, let’s serve one another in our freedom for God’s honor and glory.
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