Especially in verses 15 - 21, The Message translation of Romans 6 has some great wording about how avoiding sin sets a person free. How being involved in sin leads only to dead ends and self-destruction.

I think that presents an interesting option in the Christian journey. Do we avoid sin just because that is what we're "supposed" to do? Or do we avoid sin in order to live a life that is freed for bigger things, that is not bound by the chains of our own humanity where sinful nature does not lead to anything good for the sinner nor for those around the sinner?

I suppose that, ultimately, we're called to a little bit of both. Avoiding sin for the purpose of seeing what bigger things God has in store for us may seem like a selfish motive. However, what it ultimately creates in us is an attitude of gratitude which leads to even greater things being accomplished for the one who loves us endelessly.