KJV ORIGINAL
Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't let sin be the boss of your life, don't give in to whatever your body is craving or wanting.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
You get to choose who's in charge: sin or you.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans to encourage early Christian believers in a city filled with diverse cultural influences, including Roman paganism and Jewish traditions. In Romans chapter 6, Paul builds on the idea that through baptism, Christians have been united with Christ's death and resurrection, freeing them from sin's dominion. Therefore, in verse 12, he directly urges believers not to let sin control their physical lives and lead them into wrongful desires.
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