Romans 7:15-25

For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.

I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.

Romans 7:15-25

Paul’s honest struggle with sin resonates with every believer. We often find ourselves doing what we don’t want to do and failing to do what we know is right. This internal conflict can be discouraging, but it’s also evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives, convicting us of sin and drawing us toward holiness. Take heart in knowing that this battle is normal for Christians. Instead of being defeated by your failures, let them drive you to deeper dependence on Christ. 

Thank God for His grace that covers all your sins and for His Spirit that enables you to grow in holiness.

Pastor Wade O’Neill