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What does it mean to be a slave of sin?

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Being a slave of sin means being in bondage to sin, unable to choose righteousness without divine intervention.

To be a slave of sin, as described in Romans 6, reflects humanity's condition after the Fall. Sin has enslaved all individuals, rendering them incapable of achieving righteousness independently. The concept asserts that by nature, apart from God's grace, we are in bondage, acting in accordance with the sinful inclinations of our hearts. Consequently, this state leads to spiritual death, as sin produces separation from God (Isaiah 59:2). It is only through God's divine grace and the redemptive work of Jesus that we can be set free from this slavery, transitioning us from bondage to becoming instruments of righteousness. This understanding stresses the urgency and significance of the gospel as the means of liberation.
Scripture References: Romans 6, Isaiah 59:2

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