Romans 14:7-9, We Live Unto the Lord

Romans 14:7-9 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. 8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s. 9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

The life we have in Christ is purchased with a heavy price. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ has to bear the penalty of God’s wrath for our sins. And this sacrifice of our Lord on the cross was enacted once in human history. All who have faith in His atoning work on the cross are freed from the bondage of sin and possess the blessing of eternal life in heaven.

This is the starting point of spiritual life for every born-again believer. The Apostle Paul is jolting us not to forget how we have arrived at this juncture of receiving such blessing through Jesus Christ our Lord. He tells us that this new life in Christ is not to be lived “anyhow”, but for the honour and glory of Christ who purchased us.

We must no longer be living a life of sin and unrighteousness but to live for the eternal rewards of a heavenly life to come. We live this life in grateful dependence upon the grace of God to accomplish His good will for our lives. What blessing and privilege! Amen.