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What does the Bible say about being debtors to God?

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The Bible teaches that we are all debtors to God's justice due to our sins, but in Christ, believers are no longer under this debt.

According to Romans 8:12, believers recognize that as creatures of God, we owe Him obedience. However, having broken His commandments, we stand as debtors to His justice. The good news for Christians is that through Christ’s atoning sacrifice, their debt has been paid in full. He declared, 'It is finished!' indicating that believers are no longer accountable for the sin debt that separates them from God. This brings about the reality that while Christians are free from the debt of justice, they become even more indebted to God out of love and gratitude for His grace and mercy.

This profound truth emphasizes that believers owe everything to God's sovereignty and love, recognizing that it is by His grace alone that they have been saved. For every affront they may have caused Him, He continues to extend His infinite love. The Christian’s transformed heart leads them to consider what they owe to the Lord for His sustaining power and immutability, as God remains steadfast even when we falter. Ultimately, as a response to His love and grace, Christians are called to yield themselves as a living sacrifice, reflecting a life devoted to service and worship.
Scripture References: Romans 8:12, Acts 17:28

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Romans 8:12
Charles Spurgeon · Feb 3, 2016
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