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Christ died to set us free from sin and from a long list of laws and regulations. Christ came to set us free---not free to do whatever we want because that would lead us back into slavery to our selfish desires. Rather, thanks to Christ, we are now free and able to do what was impossible before---to live unselfishly. Those who appeal to their freedom so that they can have their own way or indulge their own desires are falling back into sin. But it is also wrong to put a burden of law-keeping on Christians. We must stand against those who would enslave us with rules, methods, or special conditions for being saved or growing in Christ.--- Life Application Study Bible notesPRAYERDear Lord, Thank you for your rich love for us.Thank you for your hope that can see beyond our faults to your plan for us.Thank you Jesus for Your mighty act of salvation on the cross that set us free from law, sin and death.I am no longer under bondage to the law.Empower me to live in freedom from sin and transform me so that I can leave my sinful past behind.In Jesus’ name,Amen