Monday, March 24’s devotional. “What should we say then? Is the law sin? Absolutely not!” (Romans 7:7, CSB).
Paul anticipates a misunderstanding—if believers are no longer under the law, does that mean the law itself is sinful? His answer is forceful: “Absolutely not!” The law is not the problem; sin is. The law functions as a mirror, revealing the sinfulness within us. Paul isn’t condemning the law; he’s defending it. The law is holy, just, and good, but it exposes the darkness in our hearts.
Before we recognize our need for salvation, we must first see our sin. The law does this by showing us how far we fall short of God’s righteous standard. “Without the law,” we would be blind to the true nature of sin. The law is not an enemy; it is a teacher, pointing us to our need for grace.
However, many struggle with the law, seeing it as restrictive or even oppressive. Paul corrects this thinking. “The law is not the source of sin,” Mark notes, “but sin seizes the law as an opportunity to produce rebellion in us.” The problem isn’t with God’s commandments; the problem is with our sinful hearts.
Understanding this should lead us to humility. If the law reveals our sin, we must not run from it but allow it to drive us to Christ. When you see your sin in the mirror of God’s law, Mark urges, “don’t turn away in despair—turn to Jesus. He alone fulfills the law and offers grace.”
Today, ask God for a right understanding of His law. Instead of seeing it as a burden, recognize it as a gift that reveals your need for the gospel. The law was never meant to save—it was meant to point you to the Savior.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your holy law. Help me to see my sin clearly and to turn to Jesus for salvation. May Your Word shape my heart and lead me to live in obedience to You. Amen.
This devotional content is not penned by the preacher. It is derived from the sermon notes. We aim to provide bite-sized reflections throughout the week for devotion and reflection.