A Debt of Liberty

Before the American Revolutionary War began, American patriot Patrick Henry in 1775 challenged the colonists to take up arms and fight the British with these words: “I know not what course other men may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.” Patrick Henry knew that courage and action were the bridge to liberty.

          You and I may be forced to fight tyranny perpetrated by others in some way, but our freedom can be diminished by selfish indebtedness. Listen to God’s word from Romans 13:8 speak out against all forms of indebtedness except one. “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another.”

          Isn’t it interesting how one form of debt, “to love one another”, is the bridge to liberty? God’s Word continues, “for he who loves his fellowman fulfills the law.” In our society it is almost impossible to remain free of debt. It takes courage to stand against senseless indebtedness, but it’s the road to freedom.