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NASB | Romans 7:14 ¶ For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 7:14 ¶ We know that the Law is spiritual, but I am a creature of the flesh [worldly, self-reliant--carnal and unspiritual], sold into slavery to sin [and serving under its control]. |
Subject: "the law is spiritual, but I am carnal" |
Bible Note: Greetings Atdcross! Thanks for the kind comments and for the personal info in your profile. It always helps to know something more about the individuals who post on this forum. :-) Concerning Rom. 7:14-25, I have read so many interpretations of this passage that view it as a Christian's self-evaulation of himself. They would argue that the believer looks at himself, and seeing how far short he comes to the glory of God cannot help but cry out 'O wretched man that I am!'. This position never made sense to me in that, while I certainly do fall short and sin against God at times, I do not sin constantly by any stretch of the imagination. :-) I haven't read all of your posts on this topic, but I do differ with you on one point. I do see Paul as describing himself in Rom. 7:14-25, but I see him describing himself prior to his conversion. I see him describing himself as a Pharisee, who loves the Law of God, but finds himself unable to obey it, who wants to please God, but cannot. I certainly do agree with your emphasis that we are no longer slaves to sin. :-) Anyway, welcome to forum! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |