'If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.' (John 8)
Living according to Jesus' teaching is not easy to do because he sets the standards so high. But, Jesus says the effort will be worth it.
We will achieve freedom from all those things that trouble us or hold us back: freedom from anger, freedom from guilt, freedom from weakness, freedom from sin - all those things we are trying, in this Lenten season to overcome.
We will be set free - emotionally, psychologically, spiritually - in proportion to our ability to follow Jesus' precepts.
This challenge is made every Lent: to take stock and attempt to improve in some area of weakness.
Yes, the effort will be worth it, for we will then find ourselves drawing ever closer to our ultimate goal - eternal life in the Father's Kingdom of true and lasting peace.
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