Born into Bondage

We all have been born into a world whose system was designed to keep people operating in fear.

God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2nd Timothy 1:7

The system of this world is ran by the devil, Lucifer himself, for it is written, “ the prince of this world comes, and hath nothing in me” Said Jesus. St. John 14:30

And a again, “ Judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.” St. John 16:11

And again, “ But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” 2nd Corinthians 4: 3-4

Jesus Himself refers to Satan as the prince/god of this world and a world governed by Satan is a world that is meant for bondage.

From the time we are born we were taught to live in fear, to concern ourselves with things like, what to eat, to drink, to wear, how long would we live, taught to chase after earthly riches like a large house, boats, cars, jewels, and so much more.

But through the Word of God we can escape the bondage of this world’s system.

The Bible teaches us how to live free of the system of Satan, for it is written, “ that we are to be in the world but not of the world.”

Conform not to the world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Romans 12:2

Why is there a need to renew our minds? Because Satan programmed our minds from the time we were born into his system.

This system of his can be compared to the system of a popular science fiction movie named the Matrix. This movie was written by Andy and Lana Wachowski and showed that most of the world was living in a dream state of mind, trapped in a system unknowingly.

In this movie only a very few people were aware of the difference and dedicated their lives to waking up others that were still trapped in the system called the Matrix.

Jesus Christ came into the world to free us from the system of the devil for it is written, “ Love not the world neither the things that are in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God abides forever. 1st John 2:15-17

Satan’s system teaches us to trust in things that have no real value, to be in bondage to things that will pass away.
Jesus frees us from this way of thinking for it is written, “ take no thought for tomorrow for tomorrow will take thought of itself.” Matthew 6:34

Do not say to yourself, what will I eat or what will I drink or how will I be clothed? For your Father in heaven knows what you have need of before you even ask for it. Matthew 6:31-32

Jesus frees us from thinking like those who are still deceived by the system of Satan by teaches us to seek first the kingdom of God and placing all our worldly concerns on God the Father to provide for us. Matthew 6:33

Jesus came into the world and lived free of the system of Satan. He was not in bondage, stressed over a piece of land or a house. He was not in bondage to a corrupt system that allowed some to gain and others to suffer loss. He was not in bondage to time, worried about retirement or not getting to accomplish some worldly goal before passing through this world. He knew that this world system was not of God and therefore would pass away.

He was not in bondage to the government for it is written, “ Whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute (taxes) of their own children, or of strangers? And Peter answered Him, of strangers. Jesus said, then are the children free.” Matthew 17: 25-27

Jesus also pointed out a clear difference between God and the system of Satan when He made the statement about the government of this world, for it is written, “ render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21

The system of this world teaches us that cash is king, but Jesus said, “ you cannot serve two masters: either you will hate the one, and love the other; or else you will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. St. Luke 16:13

Jesus teaches us to not trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 1st Timothy 6:17

Satan attempted to use his system on Jesus while He was in the desert fasting.

First he tried the lust of the flesh technique asking Jesus to obey His own hungry flesh, but Jesus used the Word of God against Satan saying, “ man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4

Secondly he tried the pride of life technique telling Jesus to prove Himself by showing off His Godly power and having His angels catch Him in mid air. Jesus used the Word again saying, “ Thou shall not tempt the Lord thy God.” Matthew 4:7

The third and final technique that Satan used was the lust of the eyes, showing Jesus all of the world’s wealth and offered it to Him if He would worship him and commit to his system, but Jesus shows us how to defeat this world’s system with the Word of God once again when He says, “ Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shall worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shall thou serve.” Matthew 4:10

God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever would believe in Jesus would be set free of the bondage of this world’s system. St. John 3:16

If any of mankind be in Christ Jesus the old ways of this world’s system are past away and behold all things become new. 2nd Corinthians 5:17

We are to put off the old man, which was programmed by Satan and put on the new man, which has been set free through the word of Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:9-10

I like the way Paul said It, “ I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

We are truly free from the bondage of this world’s system when we come to the understanding that nothing in this world is worth losing our souls over.

Focus on storing up treasures in heaven and not here on earth. Covet after nothing or no one in this world.

We were born into bondage but there is Freedom for us all through Jesus Christ.

Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today!

Learn of His ways and be free.

Until next time, I love you,

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries

4/1/2010