Romans 6:15-17
King James Version (KJV)
15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
Romans 6:15-17
Amplified Bible (AMP)
15 What then [are we to conclude]? Shall we sin because we live not under Law but under God’s favor and mercy? Certainly not!
16 Do you not know that if you continually surrender yourselves to anyone to do his will, you are the slaves of him whom you obey, whether that be to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience which leads to righteousness (right doing and right standing with God)?
17 But thank God, though you were once slaves of sin, you have become obedient with all your heart to the standard of teaching in which you were instructed and to which you were committed.
Whose servant are you? To whom do you surrender your heart, your thoughts, your body, your future, your finances, and your life? Is there anything, any desire, or any person that you place before Him? Do you think to yourself, that after all God has loved me and saved me; His mercy will cover this sin I continue to cling to or this pride which I cannot let go of. Oh, yes for those who know Christ as their Savior the sin is covered; yet, our joy as well as our testimony can be destroyed by sin. In fact, I have learned that whenever my heart becomes heavily burdened or fearful; I certainly must look for what has entered my life that clouds my view of God. That is a moment when I must ask Him like David to search my heart–to shine His light so brightly in my heart that I might see clearly His will. I want to surrender everything to Him; because this I KNOW. In His presence is fullness of Joy. So I ask you again, Whose servant are you?
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