Children
I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, Galatians 4:1 ESV
We’re all either slaves or sons. We are either slaves to sin or adopted children of God. But on the face of it there’s not much difference between the two.
The master has a manager to manage his slaves. He has a guardian to manage his son. His slaves have to work for him. But similarly, his son has to obey him.
His son might get to inherit everything, but he still has to study how he might be responsible with what he will inherit. We might be prodigals, welcomed back prodigiously by our prodigal Father God. But we are to joyfully serve Him upon our return from metaphorical pigsties.
Everything might be ours in Christ. But that doesn’t mean to say we can act like spoiled brats. We are to faithfully steward all that God has given to us to enjoy and to use for His glory.
‘Father God, may we not selfishly receive Your mercy and grace. Instead, may we be mindful of our need to steward Your gifts to us, and to obey You in all things. To Your honour and glory, amen’
Robert Chamberlain is a graduate of Aberystwyth University with his degree in International Politics and Conflict Resolution. He is currently a Secondary Education English tutor with CER Education. He and his family live in England, UK. You may find more about Robert at Watching Daily At Wisdom’s Gates
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