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Romans 6:17 · KJV

"But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you."

King James Version

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Passage Context

15What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
16Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
17But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
18Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
19I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.

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Devotional Reflection

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Paul says in Romans 6 that obeying God's will doesn't mean we are being manipulated or forced to follow a bunch of rules or laws. No, obedience to our gracious God is freedom—freedom from the chains of sin and the certainty of death, freedom from the haunting memories of sin and its effects, and freedom to be the people God made us to be.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I know in my heart that following Your will is a good thing, not a bad thing. I know that You told me Your truth to save and protect me. Forgive me for sometimes having doubts and looking for the joy and happiness that only You can give me elsewhere. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

1

How does acknowledging your past as a servant of sin affect your current faith?

2

What does it mean for you to obey from the heart?

3

When have you experienced a transformation in your beliefs?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on the doctrines that shape your beliefs and how they influence your actions.

personal growth

Consider ways you can actively choose obedience in your daily life.

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