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Devotion: A Slave to Righteousness

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Updated: Oct 24, 2023


In this castle of many nations

The lamps that have lit the paths

They hid before

In part, the dead ends

I remain alive to be a slave

To the one true King

So that I may be His princess in His castle

Him the only entrance

And the source of my light

That makes its home within me

Him my home inside of me


 

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

"Slaves to Righteousness"


The evil that surrounds me tries to enslave me under sin through lies, cruelty, misinformation, and temptations. However, the Holy Spirit within me continues to fight for me and teaches me to recognize my true master, God, and to willingly submit myself to righteousness, leading me towards holiness. In the face of trials and temptations, God entrusts me with His teachings every time I open the Holy Bible, guiding me to obey Him. Instead of allowing sin to deceive and control my mind, righteousness prevails as the Holy Spirit replaces the thief that steals, kills, and destroys.


Being human, I am inherently weak by nature, easily susceptible to control. This weakness has brought me shame and yielded no benefit, only causing the demise of the things I once cherished and experienced. However, God acknowledges my human will and recognizes my right and ability to choose to be a slave to righteousness instead of succumbing to impurity and wickedness (RNM/V2K/DEW).


Now, I surrender myself to God's commandments, recognizing my own humanity while acknowledging the temptation to prioritize my own interests over His will and discipline. This includes demonstrating love towards my enemies, even when they continue to mock me and treat me as if I have no control over my mind, brain, and spirit, even if they are only voices in my head.

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