Man's Natural Incapability of Good
J. Lyth, D. D. Romans 7:14-25 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.… I. WHENCE IT ARISES. 1. The law is spiritual. 2. Human nature is carnal. II. HOW IT DISCOVERS ITSELF. 1. In the contradiction of practice and conviction; this proves that the law is good, but sin works in us (vers. 15, 17). 2. In the inefficacy of our resolutions; this shows that sin is more powerful than our good purposes (vers. 18-20). 3. In the failure of our good desires; this indicates that our delight in what is good is overpowered by the love of evil. III. WHAT SHOULD BE ITS EFFECT? It should inspire — 1. An earnest aspiration for deliverance. 2. Gratitude for the salvation of the gospel. 3. A firm resolution to embrace it. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. WEB: For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am fleshly, sold under sin.