Ne mettez pas vos membres et organes à la disposition du péché comme des armes au service du mal. Mais puisque vous étiez morts et que vous êtes maintenant vivants, offrez-vous vous-mêmes à Dieu et mettez les membres et organes de votre corps à sa disposition comme des instruments pour faire ce qui est juste.
Que signifie ce verset ?
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.
Expliqué aux enfants
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.
Contexte historique
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.
Application pour aujourd'hui
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.