Quotes about Freedom

If God were a helicopter parent, our sacred book would be full of clear, consistent, unambiguous information to take in. In other words, it wouldn't look anything like it does. But if the Bible's main purpose is to form us, to grow us to maturity, to teach us the sacred responsibility of communing with the Spirit by walking the path of wisdom, it would leave plenty of room for pondering, debating, thinking, and the freedom to fail. And that is what it does.

But if the Bible's main purpose is to form us, to grow us to maturity, to teach us the sacred responsibility of communing with the Spirit by walking the path of wisdom, it would leave plenty of room for pondering, debating, thinking, and the freedom to fail. And that is what it does.

And the man and his wife were both naked, and they were not ashamed.

Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.”

But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions.

And if the woman is unwilling to follow you, then you are released from this oath of mine. Only do not take my son back there.”

You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire your own property.”

So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh.

Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns.

Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.”

But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him.

And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed.