Romans 7:15-25a v 21 “I have discovered this principle of life- that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong.”
Words that stood out
I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. But If I know that what I am doing is wrong, this shows that I agree that the law is good. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. It is sin living in me that does it. I have discovered this principle of life- that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. Oh, what a miserable person I am. Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Reflection
This week, during our Wednesday worship time we talked about looking in the mirror and what did we see? This passage describes how I was feeling when I looked in the mirror. After years of bible study and trying to live a Godly life, I still saw in the mirror the things I did not do right, knowing what is wrong but doing it anyway. From arguing with my husband, to not being patience with my grandchildren, to enjoying ice cream whilst hoping to lose weight. The answer is that there is sin living in me that does it. We were made to make choices. Right back in the garden of Edan, we were kicked out for following our sinful nature represented by the snake. We lost a close relationship with God. But God gave us a way back to him in Jesus Christ. As I look in the mirror, I need to acknowledge who I am and then ask Jesus to guide my choices big and small every day. The answer is always, thank God, and in Jesus Christ our Lord!
Prayer
Almighty God who is bigger than all our failures, stronger than our weaknesses and a guide to living a good life we Thank you for your son, Jesus Christ who guides our days for good despite our sins. Amen.
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