GRACE DESTROYS THE YOKE OF SLAVERY AND FEAR

By Michael Benson Ajayi
Matt 19:14 KJV  “But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
        Under the Old Testament ,priests were untouchable and places of worship considered restricted areas (Heb12:20-22). The religious leaders of Jesus' time assumed the status of demigods demanding special treatments from their followers Matt 23:5-7 Mssg Bible says “Their lives are perpetual fashion shows, embroidered prayer shawls one day and flowery prayers the next. They love to sit at the head table at church dinners, basking in the most prominent positions, preening in the radiance of public flattery, receiving honorary degrees, and getting called 'Doctor' and 'Reverend.' .
               Therefore,the appearance of children for prayers unceremoniously was sacrilegious according to Old Testament standards. Jesus disabused their minds to these dogma by saying ‘such is the kingdom of Heaven’ meaning heaven is like a children's playground because God desires to be loved not feared .
                   The Old Testament, like a school teacher; was our guide, showing humanity the need for a saviour (Gal  3:24-26 ). Nobody but Jesus Christ could fulfill the laws of the Old Testament (Eccl7:20,Gal 2:16).  And through Him we are adopted into God's family .He is our father and we are as precious to Him just as Jesus is therefore, it is improper to worship in cringing fear if we must enjoy the benefits of the salvation experience. The scriptures say  in Rom 8:15-17 AMP “For [the Spirit which] you have now received [is] not a spirit of slavery to put you once more in bondage to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption [the Spirit producing sonship] in [the bliss of] which we cry, Abba (Father)! Father! The Spirit Himself [thus] testifies together with our own spirit, [assuring us] that we are children of God.  And if we are [His] children, then we are [His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His inheritance with Him];”
             The Old Testament did not create room for intimacy with God thus followers did not sought to understand the bases for following the law. They only did as they were told and constantly tormented by the fear of failure; likewise those who seek to live by such laws have a slavery mentality and are always in fear. This is why religious folks easily fall victim of emotional abuse. They willfully accept oppression as an act of worship believing abuse by priests, parents, spouses is a way of atoning for sins.These members are induced into believing that it is more rewarding to promote the infinitesimal ministry of the preacher than the gospel of Jesus Christ at the expense of family and communal peace . 
             The New Testament is love-oriented ; driven by the spirit of wisdom and revelation of the will of God in our hearts as dear children. The scripture says in Heb 10:16-18 NKJV "This is the covenant that I will make with them … I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them," then He adds, "Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more." Now where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.” Your sins are forgiven ; therefore approach the Father with love ; He cares for you and wants to heal you wherever your hurt .   
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