ROMANS 7:15. “For that which I do I allow not: for that what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.” CONFLICT. At first it seemed too bad to me, why was the job not done; Why could not God have made me so I never again would sin? If only I could be down here, like I will be in heaven,
Why, I would be a perfect saint, not just a sinner who’s forgiven.
As time went on, I came to learn, God has given me a work to do. I am here to represent Him, until this life is through. If I had no ability to make choices for good or bad; People would not understand, why I am sad or glad.
Sometimes I want to do what’s wrong, even though I do know better. The evil that is all around, I know binds like a fetter. I disapprove, I know it’s wrong, and God helps me not to act; But it still lies, contrary, near – a grief, but still a fact.
I am confident a fact of life divine, is this real desire; To want what’s right, it’s fixed in us, God did in us inspire A life that still hates evil, and really wants what’s good; And evil is a source of grief, we continually want to avoid.
However, doing wrong is an experience we all will have; But liking it is impossible, a new nature God did give. That’s why the conflict rises, when temptations come so near; A victory is available, for Jesus Christ is near.
When things around, so contrary are, to what I really want; Victory is found in Christ; He empowers to do what’s right. The flesh is still the flesh, and will never change its subtle ways; But when my mind is in control; what God wants, I’ll do and say.
“O Father, who knows me well: I am not interested in following the ways of the flesh. I read all those personal pronouns in chapter 7, and read “Lord” once, and I can see what happens when I am looking at myself. I raise my eyes above the mirror and would see Him – and I am thankful when conflicts end. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”