Jesus sets people free.

This morning in my deovtions I was looking at the passages of scripture that talk about the Son setting people free.  Jesus said in John 8:36, that when He sets you free you are free indeed.  There is no real excuse to stay in any type of bondage.  Thoughts, words, deeds and attitudes that are wrong and destructive can be broken.  Your past and its power over your life can be broken.  Jesus came to proclaim liberty to the captive.  I love the fact that Jesus has set me free.  The responsibility after that is that we need to stay free.  Freedom is such a precious thing and we have an enemy who will do everything to bring us back into bondage.  Of course the greatest adversary we have is the one in the mirror.  Yes, we can be our biggest problem.  So watch your walk.  Make sure you keep short accounts with God and people.  Watch especially for neglect and signs of coldness in your relationship with God.  The first indicators, is your devotional life.  The second is your view and attendance at church.  The third is your sharing of your faith.  If you are struggling in any of these areas, you are heading for a fall.  Remember Jesus will set you free but help Him with the work by remaining free.