Slaves of Righteousness

Slaves of righteousness – Rom 6:15-16

Vs 15 – Paul begins a new thought and section.   His theme in this final part of this chapter is about being slaves of righteousness.  He begins again with another question.  This is a question his opponents were asking.  Will we still sin because we are no longer under the law but grace?  Paul says by no means.  When we live in Christ we will no longer wish to sin

Vs 16 – Paul then employs simple logic.  When you offer yourself to some one as a slave you will obey their wishes, desires and demands.  If you offer yourself to sin, this will lead to death.  If you offer yourself to Christ your obedience will lead to life and righteousness.  The choice is clear.  Slavery was a well known practice among the Romans.  It has also been reported that many early Christians were in reality slaves.  So this concept presented here was totally applicable.  Offer yourself to God today and live under a new master and know and receive His love.