This cross is to be worn as a reminder of the freedom found in Christ. He came and died for our sins so we can be forgiven and set free. Living as captives, deceived and oppressed is not your identity. There is authority and power to those who are in Christ. The chains have been broken. "If you abide in my word, "our Lord declares, "you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31-32). The saving truth that Jesus speaks of in John 8:32 brings ultimate freedom--freedom from sin and death; freedom from a life of futility and an eternity without Him. It is the freedom to love God and neighbor. This freedom is found only in Christ alone.