Read Romans 6.15-23
In verses 15-19: Choosing whom to obey.
In verse 15: For Paul's critics, exchanging law for grace encourages sin (3.8).
In verses 16-19: The widespread practice of slavery in antiquity informs Paul's discussion: Living as slaves meant obedient submission (Eph 6.5-9; Col 3.22-4.1).
In verses 20-23: Thinking long term.
In verse 20: To be free is to be without obligation to righteousness.
In verse 21: Sin can cause physical death and ultimate separation from God (8.6, 13).
In verse 22: With changed loyalties comes a purer life, sanctification (1 Thess 4.3), and eventually eternal life with God (5.21).
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