You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free
Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh
Galatians 5:24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
1 Corinthians 8:9 Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak.
1 Peter 2:16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves.
rather, serve one another humbly in love
1 Corinthians 9:19 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
2 Corinthians 4:5 For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.
Ephesians 5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Love your neighbor as yourself
Leviticus 19:18 " 'Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.' "
Matthew 5:43-44 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ..."
Galatians 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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