The exhortation to a holy life in conformity to the exalted position of the saint in Christ Jesus is to be obeyed in view of these mercies. Thus, in view of the fact that we are justified persons, righteous in our standing before God, we are under obligation to live a righteous life. In view of the fact that we are the objects of the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification, we are to live those lives in the spiritual energy He supplies. In view of the fact that we are yet to be glorified, we are to look forward to our Lord’s coming, and purify our lives. Thus, the exhortations are to be obeyed in view of the contents through the enablements which chapters 1–8 provide.
(Kenneth S. Wuest)

     We have reached the closing section of Romans. Its theme is now no longer the exposition or the vindication of the Gospel, but its application. The Christian is told not how to dream, but how to serve. Doctrine has done its work when it has brought the soul to Christ; it has yet another work to do, to bring the life, in all its details, under the dominion of Christ. The Apostle passes therefore from the sanctuary of truth to the market-place of life, and shows us faith at work in the common areas of life.
(H. C. G. Moule)