Day 6-Instruments of Righteousness
“Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.”— Romans 6:12–14 (NKJV)
Summary
Consecration is not only about being set apart—it is about refusing to let anything else rule over us. Paul speaks plainly and powerfully: we are not to let sin reign in our mortal bodies, nor are we to obey its cravings or present ourselves to old patterns. Instead, we are called to present our whole selves to God as those who are alive from the dead, allowing our lives to become instruments of righteousness. This is not a message of shame, but one of identity, authority, and grace. You belong to God. You are alive in Christ. And you are empowered to live differently.
Insight for Today
Paul does not say that sin cannot reign—he says not to let it reign. This means there is choice, authority, and power in Christ. You are no longer a slave to old patterns or at the mercy of former habits. Consecration is not about trying harder; it is about refusing to give sin space, access, or influence. Sin seeks to rule, shape, and dictate decisions, but through Christ you can stand firm and say, “No more.” Not in your mind. Not in your body. Not in your habits. Not in this season.
Going Deeper
Paul draws a sharp contrast between presenting ourselves to sin and presenting ourselves to God. When Scripture speaks of “members,” it includes our thoughts, words, eyes, time, desires, habits, and choices. Whatever we present becomes an instrument. When thoughts are presented to fear, fear becomes the instrument. When attention is given to comparison, insecurity takes root. When habits are shaped by distraction, comfort, or escape, those patterns begin to rule. But when we present ourselves to God, purpose becomes the instrument. Consecration is a daily decision about who receives our attention, obedience, and devotion.
Alive from the Dead
Paul reminds us that we present ourselves to God as those who are alive from the dead. This speaks to identity. You are no longer who you once were. Your past does not have authority over your future. Old patterns no longer hold legal claim. You carry resurrection life within you. Consecration is not about becoming something new—it is about living out who you already are in Christ.
Sin Shall Not Have Dominion
This statement is not a command; it is a promise. Sin shall not have dominion over you because you are not under law, but under grace. Grace does not excuse sin—it empowers victory. Grace strengthens the will, reshapes desire, awakens the spirit, and breaks the power of old habits. It lifts you out of bondage and enables obedience. Consecration is possible because grace supplies the power to walk it out.
Pointing to Jesus
Jesus did not come only to forgive sin—He came to break its power. Through His death, He freed you from sin’s penalty. Through His resurrection, He freed you from sin’s dominion. Through His Spirit, He empowers you to live righteously. Consecration is simply partnering with what Christ has already accomplished. We do not present ourselves to God to earn His love; we present ourselves because we are already loved and called into purpose.
Prayer
Lord, today I present my whole being to You—my thoughts, desires, time, habits, and actions. Break every pattern that tries to reign over me. Empower me through Your grace to live as one who is alive from the dead. Let my life be an instrument of righteousness, prepared for Your purpose. I declare today that sin will not have dominion over me, because I am under grace. Amen.
Reflection
Where is God inviting you to shift what you are presenting—away from old patterns and toward Him? Is it a habit, a mindset, a temptation born from stress, boredom, or loneliness, or an area you have not fully surrendered? Write it down and prayerfully present it to God with intention.
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