So much of modern life is built on the simple idea that people should be free. But this has not happened by accident. The modern freedoms – of speech, thought, association and conscience - flow from ancient biblical ideas that begin with the claim that people are made in God's image and therefore, should not be oppressed in a way that violates their intrinsic human dignity. Today, in everything from our livestreaming, shopping, eating and travelling, there is more choice and limitless possibilities. However, our modern world has drifted from the biblical idea of freedom to the modern idea of autonomy. This devotion series will offer some scriptural anchors, encouragement and pathways to reclaiming true freedom and flourishing in a world that’s often distracted from what matters most.
Author: Priyan Max Jeganathan
Max Jeganathan is a speaker and writer for the Centre for Public Christianity. He is a former lawyer and political and policy adviser. He has spoken in universities including The University of Oxford and Imperial College London and in businesses including Goldman Sachs, Lego, Nike, Samsung and Amazon. Max gave the keynote address at the 2024 National Prayer Breakfast in the Australian Parliament, where he spoke on ‘Australian Grace.’ His new book The Freedom Trap explores the nature, power and beauty of Christian freedom, in a distracted world.