Romans 6:16-18

16Remember this: When you agree to serve someone as a slave, you have to obey that person as your master. You may choose to serve sin as your master. If you do that, you will die. Or you may choose to obey God. If you do that, you will live in a way that is right.

17At one time, you were slaves to sin. But then you received God's true message, and you were happy to obey it. I thank God because of that!

18As a result, God has made you free from the power of sin. You are now like slaves who serve everything that is right and good.