Everyone is a slave to something,

Everyone is a slave to something

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00:00Everyone is a slave to something, including Pharaoh, king of Egypt.

00:04This time, God gave Pharaoh an ultimatum.

00:07Let the Israelites go, or Egypt would face punishment.

00:10If ignored, a pestilence would strike, killing millions of Egyptian livestock.

00:16Pharaoh had little time to decide.

00:18Yet again, Pharaoh chose to continue enslaving the Israelites, prioritizing his control over them.

00:24His decision led to Egypt suffering, as his people lost their livestock,

00:28vital for food and livelihood.

00:30Pharaoh's ego mattered more than the well-being of his nation.

00:34This story shows that everyone can be enslaved by something desires,

00:37fears, power, or even the urge to control others.

00:41Pharaoh was enslaved by his desire to dominate?

00:44Ironically, his desire for control made him a slave to his own power.

00:49We should reflect on ourselves.

00:50Are we truly free, or are we slaves to something?

00:54Do we, like Pharaoh, have a need to control others?

00:57Can we free ourselves from such desires?

01:00In the New Testament, Apostle Paul declares,

01:03I will not let myself be enslaved by anything.

01:05As a leader, Paul always set the best for others.

01:09We too can follow his example, striving not to be enslaved by desires or ambitions.

01:14Through today's reflection, may we examine ourselves and determine if we are truly free.

01:19Let's emulate Paul's mindset, seeking what is best for others

01:22and striving to break free from the things that enslave us.

01:25Jesus bless you.

01:27Amen.