An industrious people will cause freedom to thrive; the slothful will lay it to waste. The natural result of compassion is service, another pillar of virtue. Freedom allows opportunity for service to all mankind. It gives us the choice of whom we will serve—“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. . .” It seems as if freedom also gives us the choice of how we will serve; when we will serve and where we will serve. However, once we decide whom we will serve, then the how, when and where is left to the one we serve. If we serve “as unto the Lord,” great good is accomplished, for God is the Good Master and His wages are eternal life and righteousness. If we choose to serve ourselves or the “god of this age,” great evil will ensue; for the master, Sin, is a harsh taskmaster whose wages are bondage and death. (See Romans 6:16, 22-23) In the house of Freedom you are free to choose whom you will serve. Choose wisely. Think about it.