You become a slave to that in which you cave.

• Paul had just explained that we are under grace, not law.

• But the doesn’t mean we can sin freely and be forgiven.

• Vs 15-16 - you are a slave to whoever you give in to.

• Two natures at war - SINFUL nature vs SUPER nature.

• You will become a slave of one or the other.

• How do we win?

• Three Steps to Victory:

• 1) Pledge allegiance - vs 17.

• Salvation by allegiance alone (dedication, devotion, fidelity, obedience).

• 2) Align your identity - vs 18.

• You have “become” a slave to righteousness.

• All religions have belief and behavior, Christianity has becoming!

• Romans 6:11 - “consider” yourself dead to sin.

• Don’t identify with your sinful nature.

• 3) Make a decision - vs 19

• How do you overcome temptation?

• The same way you gave into it - you decided to do it!

• EX: my daughter Lundi struggled with fear for a long time…

• She became a slave to it.

• She would say, “I am scared.” I taught her to say “I am strong!”

• You become a slave to that in which you cave.