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Even though God’s law is good and spiritual, sin twists what is good and uses it to bring death (v. 13). Paul describes the internal struggle many believers know well—wanting to do what is right, but feeling pulled toward sin instead (vv. 15–20). This battle isn’t imaginary. It’s a war between the new heart that delights in God’s law and the sinful nature that still clings to us (vv. 21–23). Paul’s honest cry—“Wretched man that I am!”—reminds us that our hope isn’t in ourselves but in Jesus Christ our Lord (v. 25). Though the fight is real, so is the deliverance Christ gives now and will bring fully one day.
🎯 Theme: When sin is exposed by God’s law, it shows our desperate need for deliverance—and points us to Jesus Christ as our only hope.
🌀 Reflection: This passage reminds us that even mature believers still struggle against sin. But instead of leading to despair, that struggle should drive us to depend more on Jesus. He doesn’t just forgive us—He strengthens us as we wait for the day when sin will be no more.
💬 Mission Challenge: Be real with someone this week about your need for Jesus—not just in the past but in the ongoing fight with sin. Use your story to point them to the Savior who rescues and restores.
Just Keith Harris 
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