Nawˬ hui ve awˬ to awˬ hkʼeun teˇ hpaˍ lehˬ, haiˬ ve awˬ pon la‸ caˉ hkʼe yehˇ tuˬ, venˇbaˆ hta‸ taˇ a‸ piˇ. Ya‸ hkʼaˇ, nawˬ hui suh kuiˬ lo kʼaw‸ te‸ tu la peuˬ ve chaw hui hpeh‸ ve pa taw, a shu yawˇ awˬ to Gʼuiˬsha hta‸ a‸ piˇ-oˆ. Nawˬ hui ve awˬ to awˬ hkʼeun teˇ hpaˍ htawˇ, hteˇ ve cawˇ ve awˬ pon la‸ caˉ hkʼe yehˇ tuˬ Gʼuiˬsha hta‸ a‸ piˇ-oˆ.
What Does This Mean?
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.
Explained for Children
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.
Historical Background
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.
Living It Out Today
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.