October 6, 2009
Romans 7:9-21
Paul opens up and in so doing reminds us all of the inner battle. We know what's right. But we do what's wrong. Sometimes we even like doing what's wrong. Sometimes we see wrong coming from a mile and way and instead of heading in the other direction, we run headlong for it.
It isn't the law that's the problem. There is a standard of behavior that we know we ought to follow. But doing what benefits us in the short term is so much more enticing and even at times fun!
And with perspective we can often see the choices were not only wrong but self destructive. Most sin has some pretty bad consequences down the road waiting for us somewhere.
Verse 25 reminds us that Christ is the only hope for us sinners. Grace saves and continues to transfer us who would be hopeless otherwise. God is always ready to forgive and heal and help us put our lives back together. Thanks be to God!
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