redeemed

Have you ever redeemed a coupon? Whatever you got with the coupon then belonged to you. The concept of redemption is a general one but this idea of obtaining ownership is an essential part of it. The redemption concept applies in the world of commerce, but also in spiritual matters for you know that my word presents me as the redeemer. What do you conclude about your status once you respond to my plan of redemption? You are bought with a price and you are not your own. Do you view this as a loss of liberty and find it to be discouraging? What could be better than to belong to me? This is the basis for true liberty.