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For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. Romans 6:20-22 (NKJV)
People caught up in sinfulness do not seek righteousness, moreover they do not understand about righteousness.
Paul asks an interesting question. What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? As I think on this, Paul is asking the believers What ‘reward’ did you have then that now you do not care about?
He tells them that the outcome of sinful ways is death. He then tells the believers that once we are set free from bondage, we have our reward and also everlasting life.
We must always look to the LORD when we see things that would lead us back into the slavery of sin. When we realize we might be headed into sinful habits, we can ask God’s forgiveness and repent from sinful actions.
Amen, Cecelia!
ReplyDeleteMartha Jane: Thank you!
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