Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God- or rather are known by God- how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
Galatians 4:12
Most people don't want to follow God because they feel that their freedom will be restricted. They don't want to be some kind of slave with few rights. However, Paul gives us the opposite view. Anyone who does not follow God and indulges himself in his sinful desires is a slave to sin. He's not free. His lust controls him. His anger controls him. His addictions control him. He does not have the power to say "no" to them. He bows to their will and cannot refuse. Only through the love of Christ can we be liberated from our slavery.
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