![]() ![]() The carnal man may, by the power of Divine grace, be made subject to the law of God, but the carnal mind never can that must be broken and driven out. The carnal mind is not only an enemy to God, but enmity itself. Which way do our thoughts move with most pleasure? Which way go our plans and contrivances? Are we most wise for the world, or for ( 1 Timothy. 5:6 ) sanctified soul is a living soul and that life is peace. The favour of God, the welfare of the soul, the concerns of eternity, are the things of the Spirit, which those that are after the Spirit do mind. By the Spirit the law of love is written upon the heart, and though the righteousness of the law is not fulfilled by us, yet, blessed be God, it is fulfilled in us there is that in all true believers, which answers the intention of the law. Thus satisfaction was made to Divine justice, and the way of salvation opened for the sinner. God showed abhorrence of sin by the sufferings of his Son in the flesh, that the believer's person might be pardoned and justified. And the law, besides outward duties, requires inward obedience. What is the principle of their walk the flesh or the Spirit, the old or the new nature, corruption or grace? For which of these do we make provision, by which are we governed? The unrenewed will is unable to keep any commandment fully. By their union with Christ through faith, they are thus secured. ![]() Verses 1-9 Believers may be chastened of the Lord, but will not be condemned with the world. (28-31) Their final triumph, through Christ. (26,27) Their interest in the love of God. (18-25) Their assistance from the Spirit in prayer. (10-17) Their hopeful prospects under tribulations. (1-9) Their privileges as being the children of God. The freedom of believers from condemnation. ![]()
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