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    Freedom

    Who alone in all the universe has absolute freedom?

    Isa 40:13, 15; Ro 9:20, 21

    See also Ro 11:33-36

    • Relevant Bible account(s):

      • Da 4:29-35​—Mighty King Nebuchadnezzar comes to learn that Jehovah is the Supreme Authority and answers to no one

      • Isa 45:6-12​—Jehovah explains why he is above being questioned by his creation

    Despite having absolute freedom, what are some things that Jehovah chooses never to do?

    De 32:4; Job 34:10; Tit 1:2

    See also Ro 9:14

    Why is our freedom limited?

    Ge 1:28; Ro 13:1, 5, 7; 1Co 11:3; Heb 13:17

    Why should Christians restrict their own freedom for the sake of others?

    Mt 7:12; 1Co 8:13

    Why might it be said that Jehovah’s servants enjoy considerable freedom?

    Joh 8:31, 32; 2Co 3:17

    See also Ga 2:4; 4:25, 26; 5:1

    Why is a life of serving God a happy life?

    Ps 40:8

    • Relevant Bible account(s):

      • Ge 18:3; Heb 11:8-10​—Abraham, a servant of Jehovah, leads a life filled with hope

      • Heb 11:24-26​—The prophet Moses finds great fulfillment, freedom, and hope in serving Jehovah

    Jehovah offers freedom from what bondage?

    Ro 6:16-18, 22; 8:2

    Why should we not abuse our freedom as Christians?

    Ga 5:13; 1Pe 2:16

    When may love move Christians to give up certain freedoms?

    1Co 9:19; 10:23, 24, 32, 33; 13:4, 5

    How does our message free people?

    Lu 4:18; Joh 8:32, 36

    What kind of freedom does the Bible offer for the future?

    Ro 8:21; Re 21:3, 4

    In what way do those who do whatever they want become slaves?

    Joh 8:34; 2Pe 2:18-20

    What shows that all humans are equal in God’s eyes?

    1Co 7:22; Ga 3:28; Col 3:10, 11

    See also 1Co 12:13