Freedom. Freedom is the last word spoken by Mel Gibson in the epic movie Braveheart. It is also the first word spoken when he voiced the character, Rocky, in the claymation movie "Chicken run." I've always liked the irony and humor of that, even though I'm not sure anyone else ever noticed.

Freedom, it's what we celebrated with parades and fireworks yesterday. Freedom, it's what makes this Nation so unique. In a sense, it's what brings us here today. Our freedom of religion allows us to gather and worship without fear of reprisal. And why do we worship? In part, because of the freedom from the burden and guilt of our sin which Christ took upon Himself at Calvary.

While we celebrate our freedom, the Apostle Paul offers up a precautionary word about using our Freedom.

In Galatians 5:1, 13…