not your own

Have you heard of cheap grace? Grace was very expensive to obtain in your behalf, but when you proclaim the gospel message to people do they get the impression that they can take this free gift and go on to do anything they please? Thinking this way indicates that they don’t really understand the gospel message. I paid a price you were unable to pay, therefore you are bought with a price and you are not your own. Do you understand that I have a prior claim on your allegiance and affections just because I created you? How much stronger is this claim now that you have received me as savior and redeemer? Therefore glorify me with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.