"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord." — Romans 6:23.
In daily life, sometimes we unwittingly commit sins, whether small or big sins. Started from small ones, because it is often ignored then we become accustomed to commit sins. Because sin is the command of the devil who inhabits hell and humans are happy to serve him. Once we serve the devil and follow all his desires, we become his servants. The devil bursts into laughter every time we easily follow him. The road to heaven is so narrow and difficult, people rarely follow that path.
What about our Lord Jesus? He came down from heaven, incarnated in a form of a human just to redeem us from sins. Why are we more easily swayed by the devil's temptations? Is it because God isn't very good at seduction? Speaking of seduction, God gives each of us conscience inside. Regularly our conscience whispers considerations before we make any decisions on various matters. If we don't heed our conscience, then from day to day we become more determined to become slaves of sin, servants of Satan. What provisions will we bring for eternal life if from day to day we are the faithful servants of the devil?
Dear brothers and sisters. It's not too late to sharpen our conscience and our minds from now on. If all this time we have been so easy to follow the devil's invitation to be his servant, then from now on turn around, sharpen your heart daily and listen to God's whispers so that we are allowed to be His servants. God give us peace.
Reflection on Romans 6:15-23 by Sr. Yanti Purnawati SFSC
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