This language is not that of a sinner newly awakened to the sight of his lost state; it is the cry of a living but agonized believer, weighed down under a burden which is not himself, but which he longs to shake off from his renewed self.
“I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord.” [2]
This is the language of gratitude for the divinely provided remedy which immediately follows.
“Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart; whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others; who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the Lord; who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind; who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.” [3]
The Lord enjoys fellowship with those who delight in righteousness. What do you reap when you sow time with Jesus? You get more of Jesus!
[1] Romans 7:24
[2] Romans 7:25
[3] Psalm 15
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