Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?
Romans 6:16 NKJV
We have a very poor idea of sin. This also contributes to our very poor concept of God.
Sin is not a pleasure to be enjoyed. Sin is a bondage to be avoided.
God does not tell us not to sin because He wants to ruin our fun. God tells us not to sin because He knows it’s destructive power, in this life and in eternity.
When I knowingly sin I tell God I don’t believe He is right, or even that I don’t believe He exists at all. How I react to sin is one of the clearest indications of the faith I profess.
What areas of sin in my life have caused me to doubt God and His love for me? Is there sin holding me in bondage?
It.
Is.
Not.
Worth.
It.
Lord, I trust Your Word and Your care for me. Amen.
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