FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 6:15–16: What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! 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?
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
Obedience was the universal hallmark of slavery, and it is the same for the various enslavements we experience today. Some people are enslaved to their work. They have one abiding allegiance in life and that is the job, where they live out slavish obedience. Some are enslaved to things—possessions. All their waking thoughts are given to dreaming about how they can acquire more. Others are enslaved to habits which dominate their existence. The examples are limitless. The ill-tempered are slaves to their tempers, the sensual to their bodies. We obey the things which enslave us. Here Paul applies this principle spiritually. Look at the verse carefully. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. John 8:34
Obedience to Jesus and His Word reveals the true pursuit of our heart. Slavery is a very disgusting spot on human history. Slavery to sin should also make us disgusted.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
Sin will lock us into a prison that Jesus has opened with His redemptive key.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15
Dear Father, please help me to make the right choices everyday; And may I purpose in my heart to live for You, even before I get out of bed…in Jesus Name. Amen.
1. Hughes, R. K. (1991). Romans: righteousness from heaven (p. 130). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
