We Are to Release the Fettered
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Gal.6:2). The legalist is not interested in lifting burdens. Instead, he adds to the burdens of others (Acts 15:10). This was one of the sins that the Master severely condemned: “They [the Pharisees] bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers” (Matt. 23:4). Paul uses the word burdens to show the subtlety and cruelty of legalism. In fact, legalists exacerbate the problems of those who are already weighed down. By way of contrast, he who is Spirit-filled has a releasing ministry. In love he wants to see his brother set free for service (Gal. 5:13)! All around us are people who are fettered. They may not have fallen, but they are fettered. What a ministry to set such people free with the word of liberating authority through Jesus Christ our Lord! Jesus declared, “If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” (John 8:36). (from Anointed Expository Preaching by Stephen & David Olford)
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