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Therefore, do not let sin rule your mortal bodies so that you obey their desires.

Romans 6:11-15

 In the same way, you should see yourselves as being dead to the power of sin and alive for God through Christ Jesus.

The strongest motives against sin, and to enforce holiness, are here stated. Being made free from the reign of sin, alive unto God, and having the prospect of eternal life, it becomes believers to be greatly concerned to advance thereto. But, as unholy lusts are not quite rooted out in this life, it must be the care of the Christian to resist their motions, earnestly striving, that, through Divine grace, they may not prevail in this mortal state. Let the thought that this state will soon be at an end, encourage the true Christian, as to the motions of lusts, which so often perplex and distress him. Let us present all our powers to God, as weapons or tools ready for the warfare, and work of righteousness, in his service. There is strength in the covenant of grace for us. Sin shall not have dominion. God's promises to us are more powerful and effectual for mortifying sin, than our promises to God. Sin may struggle in a real believer, and create him a great deal of trouble, but it shall not have dominion; it may vex him, but it shall not rule over him. Shall any take occasion from this encouraging doctrine to allow themselves in the practice of any sin? Far be such abominable thoughts, so contrary to the perfections of God, and the design of his gospel, so opposed to being under grace. What can be a stronger motive against sin than the love of Christ? Shall we sin against so much goodness, and such love?

reckon: Rom_8:18

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

 be dead: Rom_6:2

By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?

but: Rom_6:13;

Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness.

1Co_6:20;

for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

Gal_2:19-20;

For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God.

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Col_3:3-5 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

through: Rom_6:23,

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Rom_5:1,Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Rom_16:27; to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! 

Joh_20:31; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name

Eph_2:7;so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

Phi_1:11,

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

 Phi_4:7;

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 Col_3:17;

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

1Pe_2:5;

you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1Pe_4:11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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Comment by Christopher Kendall on July 24, 2014 at 2:12am

We must all serve Jesus Christ to fix our gaze upon Him to follow in HIs ways

Comment by thewatchman on July 23, 2014 at 8:59pm

The statement is made....we are all servants, but to whom do we serve?  Romans 6:16.

 Thank You.

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