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Break the Grip and Live Free

Freedom doesn’t begin with deliverance; it begins with discernment. When you recognize how legalism has shaped your thinking, you can finally reject it. Some of us aren’t bound by demons—we’re bound by doctrine that isn’t even biblical.

James 1:25 calls us to look into the “perfect law of liberty.” That’s the gospel: pure, powerful, and freeing. But too many believers are staring into a mirror of rules, always feeling like they fall short.

The devil’s not afraid of your church attendance; he’s afraid of you waking up to grace. When you see legalism for what it is—control masked as holiness—you’ll stop being manipulated. You’ll stop chasing approval and start living with authority.

Reflection Questions:

• What lies about my worth or spiritual value do I need to confront today?
• How can I live out my faith from a place of confidence and liberty?

Prayer:

God, I break agreement with every false standard that has kept me bound. I receive Your grace—not just for salvation, but for daily living. Let Your truth shape how I think, live, and walk in freedom. Amen.