The world promises freedom but delivers slavery. Here’s what Peter tells believers as his life is coming to an end.

2 Peter 2:19
They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved.

The world says freedom is pursuing pleasure. Go for it all…you only live once…it doesn’t get any better than this. But then the pleasure masters the person. They are a slave, after all.

The world says freedom is secured in possessions. Smell the leather. Slide behind the wheel. Get the bigger, better, faster. The one who has the most toys wins. But then the thing masters the person. They are a slave, after all.

The world says freedom is established in a career. Get the best training. Land the right job. Climb to the top. But then the career masters us. We are a slave, after all.

The world says freedom is all about money. Save it here. Invest it there. Keep it to yourself. Fill the pot. But then the money masters us. We become a slave, after all.

The funny thing about the world’s freedom…it looks a lot like slavery.

Father, teach me again and again that true freedom comes from you. Give me the wisdom to know the difference between temporal and eternal investments. In Jesus’ name. Amen.