The truth will set you free is often quoted, but not in context. So let's take a look at it in it's proper context.
(John 8:31-32) "So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (ESV)
To abide means to remain or to hold steadfast to something. A disciple is a learner and a follower. If we continue to trust and obey Jesus it is a sign that we are a disciple of his. Holding to the teaching of Scripture is also a sign of being a true disciple of Jesus. A disciple accepts the facts that Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God. He also accepts the teaching of Jesus and continues in obedience and trust.
True disciples of Jesus know the truth and are set free. They are set free from the practice and guilt of sin (John 8:34-36). Practicing sin is no longer a way of life. We are no longer in bondage to sin, we are no longer characterized by sinful living. Christians do still commit sins but they no longer practice a sinful lifestyle.
Christians are now free to live for God and to fulfill their ultimate purpose. True disciples are also set free from demonic influence. They are no longer children of the devil, but are children of God (John 8:44). True disciples continue to believe and hold to the truth of the Bible. When one accepts the teaching of the Bible he will know the truth and reality.
We hear a lot of talk about freedom in our time. But much of the so called freedom only leads to bondage. True freedom is found only in Jesus. Christians are freed from sin and falsehood. We now know the truth and live for God.
(John 8:36) "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." (ESV)
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