Romans 12:1 encourages God's chosen saints to present their bodies (including their minds, eyes, ears, tongues, and every other body part in service, completely devoid of any worldly influences or sinful desire) as living sacrifices that are holy and entirely acceptable to Him. Our Creator does not want just our money or time, but the entirety of our lives, wanting us to be holy as He is. As we are liberated from the bondage of sin, we are now free because we are slaves of righteousness, ironically the only true and lasting liberty. Because God has redeemed us from sin by Christ's sacrifice, we should be willing to give everything we have and are, emulating His mercy, compassion, and grace as revealed by His physical creation, laws, and wisdom which He bestows upon both the elect and the non-elect, though without God's Holy Spirit, they are not understood. God's freely given gifts and grace are involved in the entire process of salvation, equipping us with whatever is necessary to successfully carry out Almighty God's purpose. Exercising the godly traits of mercy and compassion to spiritual siblings, as well as to neighbors and enemies, places God's saints on the trajectory of eternal life as members of His family.