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Paul here is showing sin as to what it really is.-Why is sin rejected in the world---Paul shows us why sin is sinful beyond measure.-there is controversy here over who the I is.-Look at Acts 9. Paul is most likely referring to himself .

As difficulties arise in this life, it is often tough to live holy lives. Our reaction to being sinned against is typically to react in sin. And yet, we have a holy and righteous God who we will one day have to stand before and give account. For those washed in the blood of Christ, that sin is forgiven. But, since we still must give an answer for those sins, it is a motivator for us to fear the Lord and walk humbly before him.

We have a holy and righteous God. But, when we look around us in the world, there seems to be only chaos and discord. As believers, we must pursue wisdom to discern wisely how to speak to one another, especially in moments of conflict. The Lord is the source of all wisdom and peace. Therefore, we must seek to be his wise peacemakers on this earth.

The law is not sinful. Paul will analyze verses 1-6.-Remember Paul does not contradict himself.-Paul speaks relatively about his life , saying sin was dead to himself, while he was alive. Then the law came and he died.-He examines what happened before the law came and what happened after the law came.-He explained that the law was not doing its work in Paul, for it was -dormant. When the law came, he then died.

When we are wronged, we want to see justice done. Often, we try to take things into our own hands. But we are imperfect at every level, and therefore so too are our attempts justice. We cannot rightly repay anyone. Scripture teaches us that vengeance belongs to the Lord. Therefore, we must ultimately entrust ourselves to the Lord, knowing that he will always judge justly.

summary of verses 7-4-6 We as Christians are set free of the law, now we belong to Jesus and live to the glory of God and to bear fruit for God.-V. 7 one of the most debated sections of Scripture. Paul did not cast away the law.-But shows us that we are under grace.-The gospel does not render the law, to make it worthless.-The law makes sin known to us.