<p><em>2 Corinthians 3:17</em> is one of the most popular verses in the Bible. It gives us a short but powerful statement about the freedom we can have in the Lord. This verse tells us that the Lord is a Spirit.&nbsp;This leads us to believe that everything that has to do with God and the spiritual life happens through <em>the Holy Spirit</em>. This phrase is a clarification for those of us who are seeking a close relationship with God, as it encourages us to seek the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit.</p>
<p>Then the verse goes on to say, <em>&ldquo;and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.&rdquo;</em> This phrase means that the presence of the Holy Spirit leads us to experience true freedom. It means that those who have a personal and intimate relationship with God, those who live in His presence, have a liberty that allows them to live without the limitations of sin, fear, or distrust of God.</p>