19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do (Romans 7:19).
Paul is describing the battle that wages within each person. Although the good and evil that each person does might be different for each person, the truth is, when left to our own accord, we often do that which we wish not to do. Paul’s description of this common trait of Man is for the purpose of diagnosing the problem of sin. And the recognition of problem of sin leads to the realization of the need for a Savior. This of course doesn’t release each individual from being responsible for his or her own actions, but merely shows that we need to be rescued.
Paul is describing the battle that wages within each person. Although the good and evil that each person does might be different for each person, the truth is, when left to our own accord, we often do that which we wish not to do. Paul’s description of this common trait of Man is for the purpose of diagnosing the problem of sin. And the recognition of problem of sin leads to the realization of the need for a Savior. This of course doesn’t release each individual from being responsible for his or her own actions, but merely shows that we need to be rescued.
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