The Way of Freedom

The Way of Freedom

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Title: The Way of Freedom------------------------------ Date: 12/23/1999
Keywords: "freedom" "humility" "reverence"

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From December 21-26, the eXXit 3minute Bible studies will examine the biblical Christmas story from Luke, chapters 1 and 2. In these studies, we will discover keys to finding help in resisting temptation AND we will discover the sufficiency of Christ to help us when tempted.

Passage: Luke 1:46-55*

And Mary said:

46. "My soul exalts the Lord,

47. And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.

48. "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;
For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed.

49. "For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.

50. "AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION
TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.

51. "He has done mighty deeds with His arm;
He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart.

52. "He has brought down rulers from their thrones,
And has exalted those who were humble.

53. "HE HAS FILLED THE HUNGRY WITH GOOD THINGS;
AND SENT AWAY THE RICH EMPTY-HANDED.

54. "He has given help to Israel His servant,
In remembrance of His mercy,

55. As He spoke to our fathers,
To Abraham and his offspring forever."

Questions

This is the song that Mary sang while she was staying with Elizabeth in the hill country of Palestine when both of them were pregnant (Mary with Jesus; Elizabeth with John the Baptist).

1. According to verse 50, upon whom does God pour out His mercy?

2. According to verse 52, what does God do for those who are humble?

3. According to verse 53, what does God do for the hungry?

Practical help

Are you struggling to cease your involvement with pornography? Have you tried all sorts of gimmicks, but none of them work for long? Mary’s song paves the way to freedom.

God pours out His mercy on people who fear/reverence/worship Him. God exalts/gives victory to those who are humble, that is, to those who understand that everything good in life comes from God and not from themselves. God reserves His good gifts for those who admit their hunger/need for Him.

Experiencing the freeing power of God over the bondage of pornography comes when we approach God in reverence and humility and with a hunger for what He has to offer.

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*"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLEŽ, Š Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission."