Paul speaks of sin that comes through disobedience and death,  that comes through transgression. It is the grace of Jesus that liberated us from the dominion of death. Jesus speaks of the necessity of preparedness and alertness to meet the Lord when he comes. The servant is expected to be found obeying the master's words. One remains prepared by obeying God's word and by not trespassing his commandments. Only in obedience to his word, we remain watchful against all the tactics of the enemy and the dominion of death. Watchfulness is the test of fidelity. However challenging may life look like, obedience to his word enables one to remain faithful. Watchfulness is the only answer to our times of boundless freedom and self- centred personal lives.