Know...Consider...Present (Romans 6:6-13)
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In this episode of Wisdom for the Heart, Stephen Davey unpacks Romans 6:6-13, focusing on three transformative commands from Paul: know, consider, and present. He explains that true Christian living begins not with emotional motivation but with theological conviction—knowing that believers have been crucified with Christ, their old self is dead, and sin’s power has been rendered inoperative. Davey emphasizes that this isn’t a call to pretend or perform, but to think biblically and align one’s mind with God’s truth. Using vivid illustrations—like a car running out of gas and a driver’s license renewal test—he shows how believers must 'reckon' themselves dead to sin and alive to God, actively yielding their bodies as instruments of righteousness. The episode challenges listeners to recognize that spiritual victory is rooted in mindset, not feelings, and that the battle for holiness is won in the mind through sustained reflection on divine truth.
Your old self was crucified with Christ—sin’s dominion over you is broken, even if its presence remains.
Think theologically: 'Consider' or 'reckon' yourself dead to sin and alive to God—this is not imagination, but truth-based mental alignment.
The battle for holiness is fought in the mind; your thoughts must be renewed by Scripture, not shaped by emotions or circumstances.
Yield your body to God—give Him the 'right of way' in every area of life, refusing to let sin or the enemy have control.
True freedom from sin is not the absence of temptation, but the refusal to obey its lusts because you’ve been freed from its rule.
Introduction to Romans 6:6-13
Stephen Davey introduces the passage, highlighting that Paul transitions from teaching doctrine to commanding action. The central theme is that theological truth must lead to transformed thinking and behavior.
The First Command: Know
“The old man has been crucified already. Christ has already won the victory.”
The Second Command: Consider (Reckon)
“You're not acting as if it's true. You're acting because it is true.”
The Third Command: Present (Yield)
“God has the right of way over your life. And you need to slow down and make sure that you are doing with your body what God wants you to do.”
Living Out the Truth: The Battle of the Mind
Davey concludes by emphasizing that holy living is not about emotions or performance but about aligning the mind with God’s truth. The Christian life is a daily act of reckoning, yielding, and living out the reality of who we are in Christ.
“The old man has been crucified already. Christ has already won the victory.”
“You're not acting as if it's true. You're acting because it is true.”
“The most miserable person on planet Earth is a sinning Christian.”
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Stephen Davey
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Paul
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D.L. Moody
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Wisdom International
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Alva J. McLean
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