"Liberty is the prevention of control by others. This requires self-control and therefore religious and spiritual influences; education, knowledge, well being." (John Acton)
This quote; although I agree with it, in a general sense, requires further explanation. "Religious and spiritual influences"? What are they? Surely he means the Word of God. "Thy Word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against you." (Psalms 119:11) The Word of God is replete with telling us that if we believe it, follow it, study it, obey it, honor it and recognize it for what it is, our lives will have a better quality. Our lives will be purposeful. Our lives will be blessed. We will know the truth. We will affect and influence others in a positive way. We will have liberty. We will have liberty because our actions will not demand authorities to take liberties away from us. We will be a blessing to society. Our actions will demonstrate respect for others. This has happened. It will continue to happen. We will have a message of peace. We will have the truth. The truth is powerful. The truth produces liberty. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32)
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