Embracing Freedom within Cosmic Reason

Imagine a Universe based not on random chaos, but on the principle of a higher intelligence—the very law that governs everything that exists. In this context, the idea of "not being a slave to God" takes on a profound meaning: it is not about unconditional obedience but about consciously participating in a rational, eternal order, where human freedom and self-awareness play a central role. If we consider God as the embodiment of Reason, then the relationship between Him and man is not built as a strict hierarchy, but as a dynamic connection in which we are invited to use our potential for creativity and moral growth. The historical context underlines that man was originally created free, as seen in the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve. It is precisely this freedom inherent in human nature that forms the basis of our ability to make meaningful choices and establish an internal order, enabling us not simply to comply with externally imposed rules but to actively collaborate with the Great Idea.

If God is seen as Reason, how can we interpret the concept of “not slaves to God”?

If we view God as Reason—the highest order and underlying principle of the Universe—then the assertion “not slaves to God” acquires a special meaning. It does not mean that we can act arbitrarily, ignoring the laws established by Reason, but indicates that our relationship with this Reason is not one of unconditional submission—as enslavement would imply—but rather a participation in an eternal, rational order in which personal freedom and the capacity for self-awareness play a decisive role.

As noted in one source, slavery implies a state in which one’s entire life belongs to the master, where the individual completely submits to another’s will:
“Can a person say of himself that he is God’s slave? A slave is someone who has nothing, and his entire life belongs to his master: if the master wishes, he may kill the slave; if he wishes, he may pardon him; if he wishes, he dresses him, if he wishes, he undresses him. And the slave completely obeys the master. Do we have such a relationship with God? No, we do not.” (source: link )

This perspective emphasizes that the relationship with God (as the Reason of the Universe) does not involve total submission and a lack of independence. Moreover, the historical aspect of man’s creation as a free being plays an important role:
“Thus, slavery came about. In ancient times, there was no slave; when God created man, He made him not