Romans 6:17
But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed
The obedience of faith is the aim of the Roman epistle. Paul's desire is that those who profess Jesus as Lord and Savior would live in accordance with His teachings and die to themselves.
This goal of living up to the standard you proclaim is not unique to the the Roman letter however.
Ephesians 4:1
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called
Colossians 1:10
Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God
We have been called and we have expressed commitment to that call. May God empower us to live in a manner worthy of our calling, pleasing to God, increasing in the knowledge of God and good works to our neighbors with grateful hearts and gritty hands.
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