Wise Words: On Freedom & Faith
As we celebrate Independence Day this July, we think about all those who have dedicated their lives toward keeping America free, and we give thanks for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms, especially our religious freedoms. This month, we remember some of the wise words men and women, past and present, have said regarding the precious freedoms we are so blessed to enjoy as Christians and as citizens of the United States of America.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
—Preamble to the Declaration of Independence
“As a child I learned from the Bible to trust in God and not be afraid. And I felt the Lord would give me the strength to endure whatever I had to face. God did away with all my fear.”
—Rosa Parks
“Let us remember, as people of faith, that our primary mission is not to have a political ideology; it’s to change the world so that every man, woman, boy, and girl can experience true freedom.”
—Mike Huckabee
“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.”
—Abraham Lincoln
“Christian freedom means to live by faith, through the Spirit in hope with love.”
—Pastor Eric Gledhill, Jefferson City, Missouri
“Although the Christian is thus free from all works, he ought in this liberty to empty himself, take upon himself the form of a servant, be made in the likeness of men, be found in human form, and to serve, help and in every way deal with his neighbor as he sees that God through Christ has dealt and still deals with him.”
—Martin Luther, On Christian Liberty
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”
—Ronald Reagan
Many thanks to goodreads.com, christianquotes.info, and brainyquote.com for being such wonderful resources for finding inspiring quotes.
What are some of your favorite quotes on faith and freedom? Share them in the comments below!