#Galatians 5:1; John 8:36; Romans 6:18#
Ashwin emphasizes that true independence, as believers, is found in Christ alone. He argues that societal celebrations of independence are often superficial, masking deeper forms of bondage. Biblical freedom, in contrast, liberates from sin's control, offering true autonomy through submission to God's will. Ashwin challenges listeners to examine what truly controls them – cultural pressures, addictions, or personal desires – and to embrace the liberating power of the Gospel to live authentically free lives. He highlights that this freedom isn't merely the absence of external constraint, but the empowerment to live righteously and purposefully, aligning our will with God's.