Romans 6:13

German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))

gebet auch nicht eure Glieder der Sünde hin, als Waffen der Ungerechtigkeit, sondern gebet euch selbst Gott hin, als solche, die aus Toten lebendig geworden sind, und eure Glieder Gott, als Waffen der Gerechtigkeit.

Was bedeutet das?

This verse from Romans tells us not to let our bodies do bad things for sin, but instead to give ourselves fully to God and use our bodies to do good things for Him.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine your body is like a toy. This verse says don't use the toy to break rules or hurt others. Instead, use it to help people and make God happy, just like you'd play nicely with your toys.

Historischer Hintergrund

The Apostle Paul wrote Romans around 56-58 AD to Christians in Rome. He was addressing their questions about living a life of righteousness after salvation from sin.

Anwendung für heute

Imagine you're at work and tempted to gossip about coworkers. Instead, use that energy to encourage them or help with extra tasks, showing God's love through your actions.

Themen

• sin
• righteousness
• salvation
• obedience
• God's will
• spiritual growth

Verwandte Verse

• Ephesians 5:10
• Galatians 5:24
• Romans 12:1-2
• James 1:22
• Psalm 37:27

Häufige Fragen

Why do we need to yield ourselves to God?

Yielding ourselves to God helps us align our lives with His will, leading to a more fulfilling and righteous life.

What are 'members' in this verse?

'Members' refers to the parts of your body. The verse encourages using all aspects of yourself for good instead of evil.

How can we practically apply Romans 6:13?

We can apply it by setting personal goals that reflect God's values, like being kind or honest in daily interactions.

What does 'alive from the dead' mean here?

'Alive from the dead' refers to spiritual rebirth after salvation, emphasizing our new life and purpose for righteousness.