Masasabi mo bang ikaw ay isang malayang tao ?

wala ka mang mga posas o wala ka man sa lob ng

kulungan pero alam po ng Panginoon na may mga pagkakataon na tayo ay trapped pa rin sa mga bagay na
maaaring nagdudulot sa atin ng paglayo sa Panginoon..

Kaya po tayong palaayin ng Panginoon sa anumang umaalipin sa atin…

One of the reasons why Jesus came is to set us free.

Luke 4:14-19

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Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the
whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.

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He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the
synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was
handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written:

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“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
    because he has anointed me

    to proclaim good news to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners

    and recovery of sight for the blind,

to set the oppressed free,

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    to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
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John 8:28-32

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Kaya't sinabi ni Jesus, “Kapag naitaas na ninyo ang Anak ng Tao, malalaman ninyong ‘Ako'y Ako
Nga.’ Wala akong ginagawa batay sa sarili kong kapangyarihan. Ang ipinapasabi lamang ng Ama
ang siya kong sinasabi, 29 at kasama ko ang nagsugo sa akin at hindi niya ako iniiwan, sapagkat lagi
kong ginagawa ang kalugud-lugod sa kanya.”

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Maraming nakarinig nito ang naniwala sa kanya.

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Sinabi naman ni Jesus sa mga Judiong naniniwala sa kanya, “Kung patuloy kayong susunod sa
aking turo, kayo nga'y tunay na mga alagad ko. 32 Makikilala ninyo ang katotohanan, at ang
katotohanan ang magpapalaya sa inyo.”

The good news is there is hope. Jesus said,

“You will know the truth and the truth will make you free” (John 8:32).

Christ has the power to break the chains that hold you captive.
Set free from… errors

Maraming tao ang alipin na ng maling katuruan…

“There is more than one way to get to heaven.” In fact, Jesus said, “No one comes to the Father but
through Me” (John 14:6). 6 Sumagot si Jesus, “Ako ang daan, ang katotohanan, at ang buhay. Walang
makakapunta sa Ama kundi sa pamamagitan ko.

“You can get to heaven through good works.” But the Bible teaches we are saved through faith, not our
deeds (Ephesians 2:8-9). 8 Sapagkat dahil sa kagandahang-loob ng Diyos kayo ay naligtas sa pamamagitan
ng pananampalataya; at ito'y kaloob ng Diyos at hindi mula sa inyong sarili; 9 hindi ito bunga ng inyong
mga gawa kaya't walang maipagmamalaki ang sinuman.

“God accepts or rejects me based on how well I perform.” No, our heavenly Father loves us
unconditionally (Romans 5:8). 8 Ngunit pinatunayan ng Diyos ang kanyang pag-ibig sa atin nang mamatay si
Cristo para sa atin noong tayo'y makasalanan pa.

“God is loving, so everyone will go to heaven.” The truth is, those who reject Christ will not be accepted
into heaven (John 3:36). 36 Ang sumasampalataya sa Anak ay may buhay na walang hanggan. Ngunit ang
hindi sumusunod sa Anak ay hindi magkakaroon ng buhay. Sa halip, mananatili sa kanya ang poot ng Diyos.

“Your salvation can be lost and regained.” Some believe that eternal life is a free gift that must be
maintained by good deeds. But eternal life, by definition, lasts forever (John 3:16).
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Sapagkat gayon na lamang ang pag-ibig ng Diyos sa sangkatauhan, kaya't ibinigay niya ang kanyang
kaisa-isang Anak, upang ang sinumang sumampalataya sa kanya ay hindi mapahamak, kundi magkaroon
ng buhay na walang hanggan.

Others are enslaved to evil deeds.

No one ever intended to become enslaved to alcohol. No drug addict planned to be in bondage to a
substance. The same is true for those ensnared in patterns of dishonesty, stealing, cheating, slothfulness,
profanity, gossip, or any other type of sin. But little by little the control of sin grows in their lives. One day
they realize they are in bondage. While no one is without sin, God wants us to deal with our wrongdoings
honestly and quickly.

People can find themselves in emotional bondage. (Inaalipin ng Emosyon)

Here are a few emotions that can enslave us:

Fear. Although we should act with wisdom and caution in certain situations, those who are filled with fear
are not trusting God. Bagama't dapat tayong kumilos nang may karunungan at pag-iingat sa ilang
sitwasyon, ang mga taong puno ng takot ay hindi nagtitiwala sa Diyos.

False guilt. We often place expectations on ourselves that are not God-given. Sometimes they are
unattainable. Then when we fail, we feel guilty. Madalas nating ilagay ang mga inaasahan sa ating sarili na
hindi ibinigay ng Diyos. Minsan ang mga ito ay hindi makakamit. Tapos kapag nabigo tayo, nakukunsensya
tayo.
Jealousy. You cannot be envious and happy at the same time. Hindi ka maaaring mainggit at masaya sa
parehong oras.

Anxiety. We might be surprised if we knew how much money was spent every year on medicines to treat
anxiety and sleeplessness. Jesus said, “My peace I give to you; not as the world gives. ... Do not let your
heart be troubled” (John 14:27). Baka magulat tayo kung alam natin kung magkano ang perang ginagastos
taun taon sa mga gamot para gamutin ang pagkabalisa at hindi pagkakatulog.

Guilt. Do you live with regret and sorrow over past mistakes? If you are a child of God, and you have asked
Him to forgive something, He has (1 John 1:9). Receive His mercy rather than asking Him over and over for
forgiveness. Namumuhay ka ba nang may pagsisisi at kalungkutan sa mga pagkakamali sa nakaraan?

Bitterness. If you are resentful, hostile, or angry toward someone, it will spill over into your relationships
with other people, too. Kung ikaw ay galit, mapanghimagsik, o galit sa isang tao, ito ay mabubuhos sa iyong
mga relasyon sa ibang tao.

Unforgiveness. The Bible says we are to forgive others as God in Christ has forgiven us (Ephesians 4:32).
When you are tempted to withhold forgiveness, remember how gracious God has been to forgive you—
every time you ask. Kapag natutukso kang huwag magpatawad, alalahanin kung gaano kaganda ang Diyos
na patawarin ka—sa tuwing hihingi ka.

Inadequacy. You should have a healthy sense of dependence on God. But a deep sense of insecurity
interferes with your ability to perform necessary tasks. It’s often more important to get something done—
even imperfectly—than to not do it at all. Dapat kang magkaroon ng malusog na pakiramdam ng pag asa
sa Diyos. Ngunit ang isang malalim na pakiramdam ng kawalan ng seguridad ay nakakagambala sa iyong
kakayahang magsagawa ng mga kinakailangang gawain. Kadalasan mas mahalaga na magawa ang isang
bagay—kahit hindi perpekto—kaysa hindi ito gawin.

What is the destructive power of spiritual bondage?

It hurts your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. You can’t be who He wants you to be if you are tied
up in unbelief and bondage.

It hurts your personal testimony. If you are in bondage to sin, your rebellion in that area will weaken your
influence in the lives of unbelievers. Living a godly life increases your effectiveness for the gospel.

It grieves the heart of God. Good parents mourn the self-destructive choices of their children; the Father
is saddened when we are caught in sin.

It limits the Lord’s use of you. If you never deal with the issues that hold you in bondage, you will be
unable to reach your full potential in Christ.

It has detrimental, long-term effects on your body. Anxiety, bitterness, unforgiveness, anger, and other
negative emotions wreak havoc on our bodies.

What is the cure? Remember your . . .

Personal relationship. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, all your sins are forgiven. You can never lose
your salvation.
Position. You are not an enemy of God. As His child, you have the privilege of accessing His throne at any
moment to find grace to handle any situation (Hebrews 4:16).

Possession. You are indwelt with the Holy Spirit who will empower you in any and every circumstance of
life. God has given you His nature and all you need to live a godly life (2 Peter 1:3-4).

Personhood. As God’s child, you are of great worth and value to Him.

RESPONSE

Do you struggle with any of the areas of bondage mentioned above? If so, you can be free through the
power of Jesus Christ. If you have accepted God’s gift of salvation, you are His child. You have access to
God’s throne, where you can find grace and mercy to overcome any struggle. Through the power of the
Holy Spirit, you can reject unhealthy patterns and begin walking in righteousness again.

As children of God, we already have our freedom. We just need to declare it by faith. You could pray
something like this: “Lord, I confess this area of bondage has held me captive for too long. Thank You for
Your forgiveness. I claim Your victory over this sin in my life. I trust You to set me free.” God wants to deal
with your bondage. Are you ready to be set free?

What stands in the way of you becoming completely free to experience Christ’s love in your life? Is this a
selfimposed bondage?

If you saw a loved one living with these constraints, what advice would you pass along to him or her? Why
do we find it so much easier to give advice than to take it?