God who gave us life gave us Liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Thomas Jefferson 1774. Comment: Liberties come from God not government! When I was in elementary school about 65 years ago we used to recite the “Pledge of Allegiance” every morning before classes began! There was a United States flag in every classroom! We would all stand together not taking a knee and recite the pledge with our hands over our hearts as the teacher would lead us! If you know the pledge do you remember the last line of the pledge? “With liberty and justice for all.” Not just for me! Not just for the Republicans or Democrats but for all! Not just for those in political power but to those who put them in power! I have noticed over time that when a culture begins to question God then they question every other foundation and anarchy begins! Against all authority! So what does liberty really mean? What does the bible say? I discovered there are three different Hebrew words for liberty in the Old Testament and seven different Greek words for liberty in the New Testament! The first time word is used in the Old Testament is Leviticus 25:10. The first time used in the New Testament is Acts 24:23. So let us combine these words together and see what kind of meaning we get for Liberty? Liberty means to move rapidly in every direction exempt from bondages and taxes! I suppose Jefferson loved this meaning as thy were planning a tea party in Boston! The less taxes the more freedom the people have! Liberty means to pardon and forgive! Salvation! The thief on the Cross experienced this! It is a judicial decision (Law), with the realization of relief! Liberty is to live as a citizen not a slave! We through Christ are citizens of Heaven no longer a slave to sin! Liberty is delegated authority to turn over or transfer freedom! Jesus paid according to law the price for our sin and has transferred liberty and freedom to us! God guarantee’s our liberty not government! My liberty is not based on me or my government! It is based on a transcendent God who created all things and lives forever! James and Hamsa Sasse. GodWhoisGod.com