The Declaration of Independence is a famous document for many reasons. It declared the colonies independence from Great Britain. It stated basic rights and liberties for Americans. As time went by, the ideas Jeffersonâs words âall men are created equalâ grew in importance.
Romans 12:19 (DBY) not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, *I* will recompense, saith the Lord.
Several passages come to mind for study: Romans 8:13; Romans 13:8â14 (Augustineâs text); 2 Corinthians 6:14â7:1; Ephesians 4:17â5:21; Colossians 3:1â17; 1 Peter 4:1â11; 1 John 2:28â3:11. Significantly, only two of these passages contain the verb âmortifyâ (âput to deathâ). Equally significantly, the context of each of these passages is broader than the single exhortation to put sin to death. As we shall see, this is an observation that turns out to be of considerable importance.