The apostle Paul commends the church for choosing to obey Christ, who transforms, frees and pays the debt of sin and unrighteousness, and urges the faithful to continue to grow in love and obedience.

“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.” (Romans 6:17-18)