Guideline 5.13

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another”  Galatians 5:13ESV

Our Guidelines are there to serve as references for safe practices so that we may perform to the best of our abilities as firefighters. The Bible is there to serve as God’s written instruction to completely recognize our need for a Savior as sinners, reorganize our thoughts as servants in Christ, and recommit ourselves as servants to His needs. The Apostle Paul wrote Galatians to the people of Galatia to proclaim justification by faith. This may seem like a “no-brainer” for believers in Christ, but obviously the Lord saw a need for it to be delivered. In much the same way certain Guidelines in the department should be “no-brainers,” we in fact have them in writing for a reason. Galatians 5:13 serves as an SOP so we understand what is expected from us and as a Guideline of commitment to "serve one another."

TODAY’S PRAYER

Father, may Your words be used as a prying tool to create a wedge of conviction and commitment in my heart for those that I serve. May You always be first-in to every fire we are called to engage and protect us. It is only by Your grace and mercy that we enjoy Your fruits. Bless those that are searching, and may we always seek Your kingdom first. In Your Son's Holy Name, Amen.

- Anonymous HFD FF