Free to Live

I ORIGINALLY POSTED THIS IN A DIFFERENT BLOG ON

MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008

Freedom

I am granted by God (as are all persons)
Equality
Unalienable rights
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness

As an American, I am free to enjoy
Justice
Domestic tranquility
Common defense
General welfare
Blessings of liberty

I have the freedom to
Exercise my chosen religion
Speak
Peacably Assemble
Petition
Bear arms
Decide (as owner) who abides in my home

I have freedom from
Unreasonable search and seizure
"Double jeopardy" etc. (Article V)
Freedom from excessive bail, excessive fines, cruel or unusual punishment

I have the right to
A fair trial
Vote

As a Christian
(saved and regenerated by God's grace, Christ's blood, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit),
I am free from
Slavery to sin, passion, and desires
Death

As a Christian,
I am free to
Love
Serve
Be joyful
Have peace

I am free to exercise
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control

I am free to
Live!