Carnal Christians (at best) run to Romans 7:14-23 as if it is a City of Refuge, thinking they can hide behind Paul's comment on inner conflict and failure.
The fact is, Paul tore away the excuse of Romans 7:14-23 when he said that Christ saves from double minded salvation in Romans 7:24-8:14.
People who hide in Romans 7:14-23 are like little children who cup their hands over their eyes and say, "You can't see me now."
Sad to say, most people have fallen under the spell of sinning religion, and, sure enough, they cannot see the fallacy of defeatist religion.
Sad to say, most people have fallen under the spell of sinning religion, and, sure enough, they cannot see the fallacy of defeatist religion.
If they would read and heed the next chapter ROMANS 8, they would be delivered from the inner turmoil of the double mind.
Notice, the problem of carnal Christianity in Romans 7 is due to the failure to depend on the Holy Spirit (not mentioned), however, the victory of Romans 8 is because of the active presence of the Holy Spirit (being mentioned 15 times in the first 16 verses).
