There are so many things that want to control us, from marketing companies demanding we purchase their stuff, to media that wants to control the way we think. It is easy to find ourselves being controlled by so many things. God has called us to freedom. How do we know the things of life are limiting our freedom?
"No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier." 2 Timothy 2:4
The word "entangles" is the picture of things woven that can't be easily separated, the idea of a runner whose legs get caught in their clothing, or someone who is so entangled in something they can't get loose. Paul is saying as warriors in this world system, we need to make sure we are not trapped by anything that is going to hold us back, from fulfilling God's destiny for us.
There is nothing wrong with owning nice things. There is nothing wrong with being part of social media or enjoying media in general, but as a soldier in the Kingdom, we have to be aware whether any of these things are controlling us or we are controlling them.
How do we know if we are entangled or not? If God asked you to give them away or give them up, would you? If God asked you to walk away from social media or if you find media in general, affecting your mood and robbing your joy and quality of life then you are entangled. If God asks you to give away anything that you own and you are not willing, then you are entangled. It doesn't end there, but we need to be aware of anything that is controlling us that is not the Holy Spirit.
If you stay free from entanglement, then you are free to allow the Lord to entrust you with more than you could imagine in time, talent, and treasure! In other words, living in freedom!
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