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Freedom from Self

It’s Not about the Rules – 40 Days to Freedom. Freedom from Self. The Rule – I deserve to be happy and to use my freedom to do whatever helps me get ahead. 40 Days to Freedom: Freedom from Self . Freed to be Free.

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Freedom from Self

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  1. It’s Not about the Rules – 40 Days to Freedom Freedom from Self

  2. The Rule – I deserve to be happy and to use my freedom to do whatever helps me get ahead.

  3. 40 Days to Freedom: Freedom from Self Freed to be Free

  4. “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.” Galatians 5:1, (NLT)

  5. By Showing Our Sin, (Galatians 3:19) • By Multiplying Our Sin, (Romans 7:7-8) • By Being Unable to Give Life, (Galatians 3:21) • By Condemning Us through Disobedience, (Galatians 3:10) How the Law Enslaves

  6. Basing God’s acceptance of me, my sense of spiritual confidence, or my ultimate salvation on my ability to live up to the demands of the Law. Slavery to the Law

  7. “For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace.” Galatians 5:4, (NLT)

  8. Living According to God’s Standards to Earn God’s Favor. • Erecting Standards of Moral Conduct Beyond Scripture that Exclude People from Full Participation in the Family of God. Legalism

  9. “Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free,” (John 8:34–36, NLT) Freedom – Jesus’ Mission

  10. Sin, (Romans 6:22) • Law of Sin and Death, (Romans 8:2) Jesus Sets Us Free From…

  11. “He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.” Titus 2:14, (NLT)

  12. 40 Days to Freedom: Freedom from Self Freed to Love

  13. “For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.” Galatians 5:6, (NLT)

  14. “God’s kingdom isn’t a matter of what you put in your stomach, for goodness’ sake. It’s what God does with your life as he sets it right, puts it together, and completes it with joy.” Romans 14:17, (The Message)

  15. “So, my dear brothers and sisters, this is the point: You died to the power of the law when you died with Christ. And now you are united with the one who was raised from the dead. As a result, we can produce a harvest of good deeds for God.” Romans 7:4, (NLT)

  16. Freedom from the Law Does not Mean Freedom from a Path of Moral Conduct.

  17. “For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love,” (Galatians 5:6 NLT). Faith Expresses

  18. “For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love,” (Galatians 5:6 NLT). Faith Expresses Love

  19. “For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”” Galatians 5:14, (NLT)

  20. “For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.” (Galatians 5:13, NLT) Love Serves

  21. “I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.” John 13:15, (NLT)

  22. “That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not be served—and then to give away his life.” Matthew 20:28, (The Message)

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  24. 40 Days to Freedom: Freedom from Self Freed from Mutual Self-Destruction

  25. “But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another,” (Galatians 5:15)

  26. There is no greater testimony of faith than love expressed in acts of service. • There is no greater evidence of legalism than critical, judgmental attitudes expressed in biting words.

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