Romans 6:13
Spanish BLPH (La Palabra (versión hispanoamericana))
ni se conviertan en instrumentos del mal al servicio del pecado. Preséntense, más bien, ante Dios como lo que son: muertos retornados a la vida, y hagan de sus cuerpos instrumentos del bien al servicio de Dios.
¿Qué significa esto?
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.
Explicado para niños
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.
Contexto histórico
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.
Aplicación para hoy
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.
Temas
sinrighteousnesssalvationobedienceGod's willspiritual growth
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Preguntas frecuentes
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.