Freedom of speaking

…do not throw away your CONFIDENCE… Hebrews 10:35

CONFIDENCE here is the Greek word parresia, which means FREEDOM OF SPEAKING.

So, here is Hebrews 10:35 in its entirety using this definition:

Therefore, do not throw away your FREEDOM OF SPEAKING, which has a great reward.

In other words, you are not required to submit to the rules imposed upon you by those who  do not fear God. You know—rules such as don’t talk about this; don’t refute that; never oppose culturally-held, unscriptural beliefs openly or publicly.

God’s Word gives you a different directive: Hold fast to your confidence. You have as much right to speak as anyone else. Speak Life. Speak Truth. Speak the unadulterated counsel of God.

Dorothy

© 2020, Dorothy Frick