Romans 7: 8-13
8 It was sin that used this command as a way of making me have all kinds of desires. But without the Law, sin is dead.
9 Before I knew about the Law, I was alive. But as soon as I heard that command, sin came to life, 10 and I died. The very command that was supposed to bring life to me, instead brought death. 11 Sin used this command to trick me, and because of it I died. 12 Still, the Law and its commands are holy and correct and good.
13 Am I saying that something good caused my death? Certainly not! It was sin that killed me by using something good. Now we can see how terrible and evil sin really is.
Scripture Commentary: Law lets us know when our actions are good or bad.
Without the law, sin is dead. Where there is no law, people cannot know that their actions are sinful. There must be a law that forbids those actions.
Sin is real and dangerous.
God’s law makes people realize that they are sinners doomed to die, yet it offers no help. Sin deceives people by misusing the law. The law is holy, expressing God’s nature and will for the people.
When we are tempted to rebel, we need to look at the situation from a wider perspective. Look in the light of God’s grace and mercy. When we focus on His great love for us, we will understand that He only restricts us from actions and attitudes that ultimately will harm us.
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