FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 7:15–17: For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
There is no reason to conclude that Paul was not describing his experience as a believer at that time. Paul said, I agree that the Law is good. Here the Greek word for “good” is “beautiful, noble, excellent,” whereas in verse 12 it is, “useful, upright.” Because of this evidence, Paul concluded, It is no longer I myself who do it (lit., “no longer am I myself producing it”) but it is sin living in me (lit., “but the dwelling-in-me sin”). This does not mean Paul was avoiding personal responsibility for his actions; he was speaking of the conflict between his desires and the sin within him. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”? But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” James 4:5–6
As the battle rages on, allow your heart to be yielded to the Holy Spirit. He wants to set you free, moment by moment, day by day. Jesus wants you to experience His victory in the battle. The Spirit is calling out to you. Hold on to Jesus and His grace. He will supply more grace as the conflict get more intense. Trust Him supremely.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
After confessing your sin of pride, stand under His fountain of grace.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
I will set nothing wicked before my eyes. Psalm 101:3
Dear Father, may Your grace come upon me like never before…in Jesus Name. Amen.
1. Witmer, J. A. (1985). Romans. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary.
