What does "united with Him in death" mean for our daily choices? Rooted in Romans 6:5 “For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection.” – Romans 6:5 What “united with Him in death” means • Our old self was nailed to the cross with Christ (Romans 6:6). • Sin’s legal claim over us ended; its power is broken (Colossians 2:14). • We now share Christ’s death to sin and His new life to God (Romans 6:10-11). Identity Determines Action • Dead people don’t answer sin’s call. • Living people respond to God’s call. • Therefore, every choice flows from whichever identity we embrace at the moment. Practical Implications for Daily Choices – Renounce Sin’s Invitations • “Count yourselves dead to sin” (Romans 6:11). • When temptation whispers, remember you’re a corpse to that old master. • Say no with the authority of one already crucified (Galatians 2:20). – Present the Body as an Instrument of Righteousness • “Do not offer any part of yourselves to sin… but offer yourselves to God” (Romans 6:13). • Eyes, hands, tongue, phone—tools for holiness, not compromise. – Cultivate New Desires • The Spirit replaces cravings of the flesh (Galatians 5:24-25). • Feed the new nature: Scripture intake, fellowship, worship. – Embrace Sacrificial Love • “He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves” (2 Corinthians 5:15). • Choose service over self-promotion, generosity over greed, forgiveness over revenge. – Practice Daily Surrender • “Take up your cross daily and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). • Each morning: Lord, my agenda dies; Your will lives. – Expect Resurrection Power • The same union that killed the old self guarantees life-power now (Romans 8:11). • Step into tasks believing resurrection strength is active. Connecting the Dots United in death means: 1. Sin’s rule is finished. 2. A new, Spirit-empowered life has begun. 3. Every decision can now reflect the cross we share and the empty tomb we will share. |
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