What is Freedom For?

When, as Orthodox Christians, we emphasize the importance of human freedom (and all the rights and privileges that we have come to expect as Americans) our concern is in defending is the ability of the soul to imitate either the Harlot or Judas. Human freedom is not for us an end in itself. It is rather for something.

Respecting Human Freedom

The cooperation of divine and human freedom is at the heart of Holy Week. How these work together is the great mystery of salvation (Ephesians 5:32). But God respects and waits on human freedom. God waits for our response to His invitation  (Revelation 3:20).

Be A Good Wife

Let us all of us then become a “good wife” by being a “good and faithful servant” who by our fidelity “over a few things” prove ourselves ready to enter “into the joy of [our] lord” in the Kingdom to come.