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NASB | Romans 7:7 ¶ What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? May it never be! On the contrary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would not have known about coveting if the Law had not said, "YOU SHALL NOT COVET." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 7:7 ¶ What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, if it had not been for the Law, I would not have recognized sin. For I would not have known [for example] about coveting [what belongs to another, and would have had no sense of guilt] if the Law had not [repeatedly] said, "YOU SHALL NOT COVET." [Ex 20:17; Deut 5:21] |
Subject: why create us as sinful creatures? |
Bible Note: I am not sure where "humility" falls into my question. I am looking to *understand* in order that i may give an informed answer when asked. If, like you said,"His plan included the salvation of sinful people, so that He would be praised for His mercy", this suggests that we were created "sinful" or with a sinful nature from the beggining. I don't seem to comprehend this concept very well and, so far, no clear consice answer has risen. |