Romans 7:15
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I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do.
Commentaries
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For, &c.--better, "For that which I do I know not"; that is, "In obeying the impulses of my carnal nature I act the slave of another will than my own as a renewed man?" for, &c.--rather, "for not what I would (wish, desire) that do I, but what I hate that I do."
Open source ↗We may observe in this chapter, I. Our freedom from the law further urged as an argument to press upon us sanctification (Rom 7:1-6). II. The excellency and usefulness of the law asserted and proved from the apostle's own experience, notwithstanding (Rom 7:7-14). III. A description of the conflict between grace and corruption in the heart (Rom 7:14, Rom 7:15, to the end).
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For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.
Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves.
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.