Romans 8:12-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

12. Brothers and sisters, we have a duty. Our duty is not to live under the control of our sinful nature.

13. If you live under the control of your sinful nature, you will die. But by the power of the Holy Spirit you can put to death the sins your body commits. Then you will live.

14. Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.

15. You didn't receive a spirit that makes you a slave to fear once again. Instead you received the Holy Spirit, who makes you God's child. By the Spirit's power we call God "Abba." Abba means Father.

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