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Romans 6:13 · KJV

"Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God."

King James Version

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Passage Context

11Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
12Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
13Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
14For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
15What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.

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Devotional Reflection

FearShame

This lengthy verse contains a very basic message at its heart: God wants us to utilize our bodies in ways that glorify Him. Because of our sin, we were dead, but God brought us back to life by allowing us to share in Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. Is it possible for us to return to the dreadful sins that dominated us and caused us to die again? We should not do so! It is not acceptable! We will not be able to do so without God's assistance. The power of the Holy Spirit, combined with our determination to live for His glory, will enable us to live for Him.

Prayer

Father, God of grace, please forgive me for flirting with sin in the past. I know how much You sacrificed to buy me back from sin. I know that Satan can use sin to catch me and make me his slave. Bless me as I decide to live for You, with Jesus as my Lord and the Spirit helping me to do what is right in Your eyes. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

1

How do you yield your life to God daily?

2

What does it mean for you to be an instrument of righteousness?

3

When have you struggled with yielding to God's will?

Life Application

righteousness

Think about practical ways you can serve as an instrument of righteousness in your community.

obedience

Reflect on how obedience to God can transform your relationships.

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