What does Romans 8:20 mean?

Romans 8:20 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 8:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

19For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

20For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

21Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

22For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

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