Jesus said plainly that sin is not just something you do; it is something that masters you. No amount of willpower breaks that by itself.
What the Bible says
“Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin.”Romans 6:6–7 · KJV
“For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.”Romans 6:14 · KJV
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”Romans 6:23 · KJV
3 steps
- Stop negotiating: call the sin what God calls it and turn from it.
- Trust Christ as your Savior — the gift of God is eternal life (Romans 6:23).
- Each morning reckon yourself dead to sin and alive to God (Romans 6:11).
Follow the daily Short
Questions
What does it mean to be a slave to sin?
Jesus said “Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin” (John 8:34). Sin rules where it is obeyed.
How does Jesus set me free from sin?
He died and rose again. “Our old man is crucified with him… that henceforth we should not serve sin” (Romans 6:6).
Will I never sin again?
Believers still fight sin, but it no longer rules: “sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace” (Romans 6:14).