This cry of frustration, guilt and shame comes at the end of one of the most self deprecating admissions of all time. Paul lamented the warring factions of sin and righteousness within himself.
How often do we found ourselves in a similar situation? At times it seems that there is to much sin in our righteousness to enjoy God's grace. Other times it seems that there is too much righteousness in our sin to enjoy rebellion.
Beloved, we are all subject to that which afflicts the mind and the body. John once warned of the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life. One or more of these is always at the root of a fall. The good news, however, is that there is an answer to Paul's question! Only One can save us from ourselves. And he accomplished it by taking our sin onto himself. As wretched and conflicted as we are, the way to our salvation has already been paved.
Loving Like Jesus,
Lee
1 comment:
We often evaluate ourslef. However, as stated the Pride of Life gets in the way. We know that God's Grace and Mercy is avaliable. But we take it for granted and wont get it together and continue because that Pride blocks and hinders us from doing the right thing. Just a thought:-)
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