Be aware of the deceptive nature of sin!

Paul teaches us, “Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness?” (Romans 6:16). Sin feels like freedom until you try to stop! In other words, that indulging in sinful behavior initially seems liberating, offering pleasure and release from restraint, but this is only an illusion because when you attempt to quit, you discover it has created strong and powerful habits, addictions, and inner bondage, revealing that what felt like freedom was actually enslavement! Paul is highlighting how sin traps you, making you a “slave to sin,” and that true freedom comes not from doing whatever you want, but from being able to stop destructive behaviors by faith in God. Be encouraged!

Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Th.D., spiritually gifted Bible teacher & expositor