Do Not Let Sin Reign
“Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts.” (Romans 6:12) The sentence is short, but it rings like a bell. Paul doesn’t play with nuances: he speaks of a reign, a throne, an authority that claims the right to command our thoughts, gestures, and desires. The good news of the Gospel is that Jesus toppled this tyrant at the cross. Yet in everyday life, sin still tries to influence, persuade, and seduce. […]