As we celebrate the 4th of July over the past few days, we think of 'freedom'.

There is no freedom on this earth that matches 'freedom in Jesus'; the kind which can never be taken away from us:

"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

~ Words spoken by Jesus in John 8:32

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Bible Commentary:  "Jesus himself is the truth that sets us free. He is the source of truth, the perfect standard of what is right. He frees us from the consequences of sin, from self-deception, and from deception by Satan. He shows us clearly the way to eternal life with God. Thus Jesus does not give us freedom to do what we want, but freedom to follow God. As we seek to live for God, Jesus' perfect truth frees us to be all that God meant us to be."

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