God paid a high price for you, so don’t be enslaved by the world.

1 Corinthians 7:23

We often become enslaved by:

Power - possess or exercise authority or influence.

• He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.
  Isaiah 40:29 (ESV)
• And you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes…
  Acts 1:8a

Position - high standing, as in society; important status

• For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.
  Luke 9:48b (NIV)

Possessions – property or wealth

• What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift?
  1 Corinthians 4:7b

Prestige -reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes. 

• Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
  James 4:10 (ESV)

Greatness is not found in possession, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.  - William Arthur Ward (scholar, author, editor, pastor, and teacher)

In [this] freedom Christ has made us free [and completely liberated us]; stand fast then, and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery [which you have once put off].
Galatians 5:1 (AMPC)

What a frightening thought?

So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.
1 Corinthians 4:5

Power, position, possessions, and prestige are His not mine. Don’t forget this! It is about His fame and His name.