Romans 6:20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.
All people are slaves of sin before the power of God touches their hearts and gives them new birth through the gift of a new heart of flesh. This is the mercy and grace of God’s new covenant love. However, until this happens people are free in regard to righteousness. They have no inclination or reason to serve righteousness. They are basically conformed to the world by nature and even when they oppose the world it is from a motive of doing what is right in their own eyes rather than submitting to the righteousness of God. Those who are slaves to their fallen nature are free from the righteousness of God.
Focus on Christ #134
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"...even when they oppose the world it is from a motive of doing what is right in their own eyes rather than submitting to the righteousness of God."
Oh, great point, Wayne!
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