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NASB | Romans 7:19 For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 7:19 For the good that I want to do, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want. |
Bible Question (short): Experience or Scripture? |
Question (full): Greetings Doc! So, are we to base our doctrine upon our experience or upon God's Word? Secondly, I can state with absolute assurance that Rom. 7:14-25 does not describe my walk in Christ. The man described there ALWAYS does what he does not want to do. While there are certainly occasions upon which I fail Christ, I do not fail Him continuously. The man described there NEVER does what He wants. While there are certainly occasions upon which I have failed to do something that I wanted to do, I usually do what I want. :-) This is part of my problem with this approach to Rom. 7:14-25. First, I would never base my interpretation upon my experience. If Christ says I am no longer a slave to sin, then I am no longer a slave to sin. Secondly, the description given has been watered down to mean 'I usually don't do what I want'. But, that is not what the text actually says. Well, I have to get to bed. I have to get up in an hour and half and head to work. :-( Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |