Paul in the seventh chapter of Romans is talking about this battle that is within him, a war that is raging within him, the flesh versus the spirit, the law of God versus the that is in him.
Every human being was born in .
We are sinners because we are descendants of .
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod... it'll drive it from him.
Reflect on Romans 7. Paul describes a war between flesh and spirit that rages within him. Where do you see this same battle in your own life? What desires or habits pull you away from what you know is right?
The sermon reminds us we're born with a sin nature—we don't have to teach children to rebel or lie. How does understanding this truth change the way you view your struggles? How does it increase your gratitude for God's grace?