(Rom 7:2) “For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.” Those married before a minister say “Wedding Vows”. Vows. Vows made before and to each other and God – “Till death do us part.” The Lord holds us to our vows: (Ecc 5:4) “When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. (5)  Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. (6)  Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin;…”

(Rom 7:2) “For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.” Sad, that this issue and many others find professing Christians saying, “I know what the Bible says, but….” or simply not caring what the Bible says. I remind you that God’s opinion and outlook is the only one that matters.

(Rom 7:2) “For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.” Yes, this verse is true even today. If we would put our mate first, forgive, and seek to love them no matter what, divorce would never scar our soul.

(Rom 7:1) “Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?” God’s laws are mandatory, not suggestions. Furthermore it condemns, for no one can keep it to perfection: “and that all the world may become guilty before God.” (Rom 3:19c). It’s purpose – turn our hearts to the only Savior Jesus Christ!

(Rom 6:23) “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”   Here “death” is not simply referring to the death of the body without the promise of a resurrected glorified body. It is referring to a living death of pain and eternal suffering. Please turn away from your sinful life, ask forgiveness and the gift of everlasting life from the Lord. 

(Rom 6:23) “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”  Notice the word “wages” contrasted with the word “gift”. One is deserved “wages” and the other “gift” is not. Praise Him, for this gift is the most expensive ever paid!

(Rom 6:22) “But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.”   Everything about the Lord Himself is holiness. Many wish to “straddle the fence” of life seeking to please the Lord while also pleasing self. Is that what the Lord, our Master, desires? (Deu_6:5)  “And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”

(Rom 6:22) “But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.”   Interesting. If one would ask the average professing Christian if they was a servant of God, they would think – preacher – “No”. Yet, if you are saved you are God’s child – yes. But you are also His servant. Does that thought change your actions? 

(Rom 6:22) “But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.”  Those who are saved are able to bring forth fruit through the way in which they live. Notice it is through “right living” – holiness. How is it that many times those who claim salvation are guilty of unclean jest? How is it that the lost feel so comfortable around us, so as to not seek to clean up their ways before us? Remember: darkness hates light.

(Rom 6:21) “What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.” A true believer should have discernment by the Spirit of God to see the result of actions – wisdom. To put self first and sin before God only yields negative results. There may be temporary pleasure, but it shall be judged in the end.