What does the Bible say about being a slave to sin?

The Apostle Paul, in Romans 6, emphasizes that everyone is born into a state of slavery to sin. As seen in verses 16, 17, and 20, all people, by their nature, are identified as slaves of sin. This condition means they are subject to the governing power of sin, which resides within them, leading them to act against God’s righteousness. Jesus also affirms this in John 8:34, stating that anyone who commits sin is a slave to sin, indicating that those in their natural state are unable to liberate themselves from this bondage without divine intervention.