Let's open our Bibles to Romans 6:19-23.

To win over sin, give yourself as a slave to righteousness in view of your spiritual past, present,and future

To win over sin, give yourself as a slave to righteousness

Slavery is an imperfect, yet useful analogy

"Present" means to give oneself as a servant or slave

When tempted to ask yourself, "Whose slave do I want to be?"

Will you serve sin that leads to destruction and death or serve God that leads to righteousness and life?

Keep in mind that Paul is describing a process, not a once for all decision

There is no spiritual experience that will transport you beyond sin and temptation

Sanctification is a lifelong process that requires a daily battle against sin and temptation

To win over sin, remember your shameful spiritual past as a slave of sin

Unbelievers sin because they want to sin

To be delivered from sin, God has to give you a new nature through the new birth

Giving yourself to impurity and lawlessness doesn't satisfy your needs

What did you gain from having sin as your master?

Let the memory of former sins humble you so that you deal graciously with fellow sinners

To win over sin, keep in mind your blessed spiritual present as a slave of God

Your present spiritual condition is due to a great change that God has made in your life

Your present spiritual condition rests on your new position in Christ

Your present spiritual condition includes the many wonderful benefits of satisfaction

To win over sin, look forward to your glorious spiritual future: eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord

God's free gift comes to us "in Christ Jesus our Lord"