It’s been said that the greatest bondage a person could ever have is the bondage of people. People are in bondage because they’re worried about what people think if they do a certain thing or act a certain way. People won’t even purchase an outfit they actually like because they’re too concerned about what someone else may say. People miss out on potential relationships because they’re afraid of how people will view them if they get turned down. This is bondage.

Jesus not only freed us from all bondage (Gal. 5:1), but He specifically taught us how to be free from the bondage of people. Jesus made no reputation of Himself. Think about it… He ate with sinners, He went against the customs and norms of society, and although He was the Son of God, He took the attitude and the behavior of a servant. The only thing that keeps us in the bondage of people is trying to uphold a reputation. If Jesus, the Son of God, didn’t make a reputation of Himself, what makes some of us think we need to uphold ours?

Let’s free ourselves from the bondage of people. Have your hair however you want to have it, drive whatever car you desire, and wear what you like without being concerned about the opinions of people. We only need to please God. Be Free!

Philippians 2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: