Only by abiding in Jesus are we free, no matter the circumstance. Freedom in Christ is seen in contrast to the slavery of sin. Romans 6: 20-23 says, "When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the rule of righteousness. What fruit did you reap then? Things that now shame you and lead to death! But now that you have been freed from sin and have put themselves at the service of God, they reap the holiness that leads to eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, while the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. "