Romans 6:11 (ESV) So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

If you call out to a dead person they do not answer. If sin calls out to us we have to consider a number of things in order to decide whether or not to respond. What Paul is saying here in this verse is that you do not have to respond to sin just because it calls to you. It no longer has any power over you and you are free to ignore sin.

The primary definition of consideration is careful thought, typically over a period of time. It is said to be similar to deliberation, reflection, contemplation and cognition. It has a secondary meaning which is payment or reward.

Romans 6:23 (ESV) For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Do we consider this when sin comes knocking?

1 Corinthians 6:20 (KJV) For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Do we consider this when sin comes knocking?

Ezekiel 33:31 (ESV) And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.

Do you consider that others that try and tempt you only want to use you? They have no real love for you. If you see that how do you respond?

Luke 6:28 (ESV) bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

Do you consider how the Lord wants you to act on these occasions?

Ephesians 4:29 (ESV) Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.