Romans 6:20-23
When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death! But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
It is hard to give up bad habits. God wants me a slave to Him, but there are some habits I have trouble breaking free of. There is no “benefit” to reap from them. That are small things, probably not considered “sins” by many. They are energy wasting, time wasting and don’t help me or anyone else. What holds me to these sins? When do I ever look back and say, “That was a great hour I just spent playing games on my phone. I am certainly a better person for that!”
Father above, forgive me for my sins. I am trying to be the best I can be, but sometimes I forget. Sometimes I feel hurt and want to lash out. Sometimes I am tired and bored and
just ”waste time”. Help me to see my sins for what they are: useless waste. Amen
Becky, transforming
pic by Kay
Romans 6:20-23
When we have been given the gift of salvation God expects us in return to serve others with kindness, love and gentleness. These acts should not be done simply to please ourselves, but to do so for the benefit of our salvation. God did this simply so that no one could boast. Just imagine If salvation was the task of men, we surely could boast about it. But under God’s plan of salvation, God alone receives the glory. While there is no action or work we can do to earn our salvation, God’s intention is to empower us to respond with gratitude , praise and thanksgiving
Lord, I pray that in all I do, may You see…
Romans 6:23 - “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Pastor Gil preached this concept of living and dying in sin in Sunday. Being dead to sin and alive to God is the goal of Christian life. The advantage of trying to strive for that goal is the the fire given was we have gained through Jesus when we fail.
Prayer - Forgiving God, thank You for Your gift of eternal life through Jesus the Son, sealed by the Holy Spirit. Amen
TAA
Romans 6: 20-23
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Believing in Jesus is our way to eternal life. It is a gift of God to all who believe and follow Jesus. This gift shows me God’s amazing grace and His unconditional love for us. The forgiveness of sin and the gift of eternal life is all part of the package. It is not something that can be bought or earned with our good deeds. Salvation is given through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and is open to everyone.
Dearest Lord, I am a sinner and not worthy of your love. I do believe that…
Romans 6:20-23
When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness,
If your sins are ones that make you happy and you can forget your troubles, then I suppose you would become a slave to them. The control of righteousness is a minute by minute thing. You must be aware of your actions constantly and be trying to improve. It is easier to continue in your old ways. Something has to make you want to try righteousness and to do it long enough until it no longer feels like control but like a reward.
Holy Spirit show me the way to break bad habits and to realize the promised reward. Amen.