Ne mettez plus les diverses parties de votre corps au service du péché comme instruments du mal. Au contraire, offrez-vous à Dieu, comme des êtres revenus de la mort à la vie, et mettez-vous tout entiers à son service comme instruments de 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.