Paul's epistle to the Romans contains several topics for discussion, all of which lead to this central theme: “The just shall live by faith.” The “just,” is everyone who believes the Gospel and has been saved by grace through faith in Christ. God calls His children to live under grace and above sin. But what does this mean? “I am not under the law, I am under grace.” I wonder if those who misuse Romans 6:14 even know where it is found. Did they read the rest of the book? Chapter? Or even the rest of the verse? Romans 6:14 does not justify doing whatever we want. It does not give us permission to live in sin. In fact, the antithesis is true. It seems we most often quote the last clause, “for ye are not under the law, but under grace.” while ignoring the first clause, “For sin shall not have dominion over you:” This means sin does not have power over us. God's children live under grace, not under the law, therefore, sin has no power over us. If sin has no power over us, we no longer follow it, but follow grace. Grace gives us the power to live according to the law. In chapter 2, in the middle of warning us that, on the day God judges the secrets of men, those who sin without the law will perish without the law and those who sin in the law will be judged thereby, Paul teaches us that it is not those who hear the law, but abide by it, that will be justified. He also informs us that those who have not heard the law, but do the things contained therein, because it is written on their heart, are a law to themselves. They abide by the law, which is in their hearts, by grace, and will be justified.
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![]() Do it yourself. That has, unintentionally, been my mantra for years. In high school, I did not ask for help in math, though I occasionally struggled. I usually sat there for hours until I figured it out on my own. When I went to college, I took a higher math class than required, because I wanted to, and did the same thing. Rather than ask for help, I stared at the book for hours until I figured it out on my own. Now, as a teacher, rather than ask for help when I need it, I do all the work on my own. Not only that, I catch myself placing unnecessary, pointless projects on my shoulders, such as sorting puzzle pieces when a student gleefully mixed a bunch of puzzles together. I never ask for help (except when I have car trouble), rarely confide in anyone, and pile ridiculous burdens on my own shoulders. Some people are afraid I will burn out. I am not surprised. |
AuthorKayti grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Hobe Sound Bible College in Hobe Sound, Florida, graduating 2013. She taught four years at a private Christian school on the west side of Indianapolis. She also coached a girls volleyball team for two years. She is now a full-time caregiver for her wonderful grandmother, Ruth. Archives
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