Moses saw thatpeople were simply running wild—Aaron had let them run wild, disgracing themselves before their enemies.
Exodus 32:25 MSG
Moses saw that the people were running wild and that Aaron had let them get out of control and so become a laughingstock to their enemies.
Exodus 32:25 NIV
And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies:)
Exodus 32:25 KJV
NKJV uses the word unrestrained....
A river is supposed to respect its boundaries and flow. In Kerala, India we faced the spin off about two years back. Along with many of our friends and relatives who were left stranded in the middle of water for almost a week or so. And the aftermath it caused was so fetid. To see the havoc it had caused was so noxious.
But the river might think " I've got the freedom. I can do whatever I want, run wherever I choose. No restrictions."
But is it really freedom? Is it not actually slavery to its own Boisterousness?
You think you can run around and do whatever you want - is freedom? Freedom to choose, freedom to do, freedom to say or express. But that is slavery indeed to your own self.
Jesus says knowing the truth shall set you free. And you will be free indeed. From your own rebellion, from your own pride and self centredness. Freedom unto what He has planned for you.
Unruly is not freedom. Coz you know the moral and social implications.
Being disciplined and being in the center of His will is absolute freedom.
Restrained by the love of Jesus
ReplyDeleteIn restrain is true release
DeleteSlave to it's own boisterousness. So very true. Well said
ReplyDeleteOh yes. If left alone we can only think of running in our own stipulated selfish prideful way. We can't think of anything else. In thatvway we are slaves to ourbown pride and sinfulness. But in Him we have complete freedom
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