A FREE Discussion-Part 2

The resounding question seems to be: "Is anything ever really free?" We covered the retail marketing idea, and it is clear that the manufacturer pays for each item given. Let's think about other ideas. Is your time free? What about an idea, your intellectual property? Are those free? Songwriters, musicians, and authors would never get paid and could not afford to produce if all intellectual property were free. This is why we have national adds on "sharing." Do you know many people that can work for free? They could not live or pay bills. I think you can give away anything you wish, but it does "cost something." The foundation of the world's economy is based on supply and demand. We used to trade or barter for goods and services. Currency was supposed to make these acts easier. A price is paid, because no one is a complete self-servicing machine. We need others with expertise in the areas we don't possess. You would not want me to do your taxes. So, if there is a price, or consequence, for not paying, what could possibly be free? Is love free? It should be, but often it isn't. Only the love of God is, because He is omnipotent.

From the beginning of time we were given everything from God. We had no responsibility and worry. Sin brought us to this currency system. Right now, I live in a house and it costs me. Stinks, huh? I don't know about you but my life has not been one of perfection -- I am a sinner (Romans 5:12). The best news of all is God had mercy on us and sent provision for the cost of all sin. The cost of sin is death. The ultimate price was paid for the sin of the world (2 Corinthians 5:21). I am so thankful for the price he paid. There is no death in Christ and when this old body leaves the earth I will be in heaven. The cost to me, Free. I don't have to die for it, I just ask. He paid the price, I make to decision to accept it, confess my sin and live in relationship (not perfection) with God. That's it!!!

Now.....that is the best free deal I could ever share with anyone! A deal of a lifetime...