Romans 6:20–21
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live as a professing Christian?
It’s a question that digs deep into the core of our faith and challenges us to examine our actions in the light of God’s law.
In the book of Romans, Paul raises a crucial point: “For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in relation to righteousness. Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death” (Romans 6:20–21).
In the realm of grace, some may mistake it as a license to sin. But let me tell you, this is a grave misunderstanding. If you claim to be under grace but continue to live in sin without any evidence of sanctification, then you might be deceiving yourself.
You say, “I am justified,” but where is the proof of your sanctified life? Justification and sanctification are intertwined; they walk hand in hand.
Let me make this clear: If death is your master, then you’re heading down a perilous path. As professing believers, our lives should reflect a journey of holiness — a journey that serves as evidence of our faith in God.
Sadly, this notion contradicts the prevalent “easy beliefism” that has infiltrated our churches today. It’s the idea that someone can make a decision for Christ, yet their life remains unchanged. Such deceit is apparent to everyone in the congregation.
But, the Bible speaks unequivocally on this matter. It is a shame for any church to provide assurance to such individuals. Love, true love, demands honesty.
We must tell them the uncomfortable truth: they may not be genuine Christians. They have been led astray, and their safety is at stake. As it is written, “Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven…”
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