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Do you memorize scripture? This chapter is full of memorizable verses! In fact, christians should make it a point to memorize this whole chapter. Wow! Every verse is a full of great truth. If you only memorize one, start with verse 23. It is the gospel in one verse. To know verse 23 is to have the framework to share Christ with others.

But this chapter is more than that. It is the explanation of conquering sin in our lives. Clearly we are not to continue to live in sin. We have been set free by the gospel and we are to live different lives. Jesus' death has removed sin's mastery of our lives. Therefore, we are to live no longer in its hellish grasp. We are to consider ourselves "dead to sin" but "alive" to God.

Think about being dead to sin! What good thing has sin brought into your life? Nothing!! Have you ever been unhappy that you followed Jesus and said "no" to sin? Never! So, the command is not only practical, it is very beneficial. Sin is seeking to destroy our lives. The more we embrace its control, the less we will experience the life of God. 

Do not let sin reign in your life today!