03 Servitude – Slaves of Sin or Righteousness

Romans 6:16-18
Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. (ESV)

Theme: Understanding the nature of spiritual servitude and the call to serve God in righteousness.

Introduction.

1. The Reality of Servitude (Romans 6:16)

2. The Freedom of Knowing God (Galatians 4:9a)

3. The Danger of Returning to Slavery (Galatians 4:9b)

Conclusion: Choose Your Master.

Final Exhortation:

1. If you are enslaved to sin, repent and turn to Christ, who offers freedom and forgiveness.

2. If you are in Christ, rejoice in the privilege of being known by God and persevere in serving Him with all your heart.

3. Resist the temptation to return to slavery, remembering the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus as Lord (Philippians 3:8).