Called to Freedom -Galatians 5:13-15
What does Paul mean, “You were called to freedom?” Where were we to begin with? Who held us captive? Freedom has a price doesn’t it? Who is paying for that freedom? As we have freedom, do we have to defend it, fight for it?
Where were we if we were not free? We were trapped by the just law of God. Yes, we are now free from the law and the curse of not being able to keep the law. How did that happen? The one who calls us to freedom paid the price. Christ calls us to live free in the Spirit, living not under the law but released from the law to fulfill the law.  Yes, we do fight for the one who gives us the freedom. “The Bible says,” as Billy Graham so often said, use your freedom to love, not to stray away from what is Godly. How does this happen? Guided by the Spirit we live each day free loving as Christ loves us.
                    
Question: What ii the Christian understanding of virtue?
Answer: A Christian understanding of virtue is that true virtue comes from the power of Christ working through us. Virtue is a trait or disposition of character that leads to good behavior. One example is that someone with virtue displays wisdom, courage, kindness, good manners, courtesy, modesty, generosity, and self-control in their life. They treat others fairly and esteem others highly and value the sanctity of life. They treat others better than they are treated. Someone who has virtue has good, moral ethics and makes Biblical choices in life.