Ro 7:4-6 is the key to understand this chapter. Our sanctification is not based on legalism but by the guidance of the Holy Spirit (我们服事主，要按著心灵的新样，不按著仪文的旧样。).
Consider my decision of stop watching Korean drama. I made this decision not because I violate God’s law. In fact, I was able to watch Korean drama with self-control for the past few days. Neither because I try to please God by self denial following 服从那「不可拿、不可尝、不可摸」等类的规条 (Col 2:20). Then, why quit? Because the Holy Spirit reminds me. Since I die with Christ to sin and to this world, why should look for fulfillment in this world? What about my commitment to spend more personal time with God?
When I first had this idea quit watching Korean drama, I found it difficult to commit. But when I let the guidance of the Holy Spirit to challenge me instead of ignoring it, God gives me strength to sustain this decision.
Mike
Consider my decision of stop watching Korean drama. I made this decision not because I violate God’s law. In fact, I was able to watch Korean drama with self-control for the past few days. Neither because I try to please God by self denial following 服从那「不可拿、不可尝、不可摸」等类的规条 (Col 2:20). Then, why quit? Because the Holy Spirit reminds me. Since I die with Christ to sin and to this world, why should look for fulfillment in this world? What about my commitment to spend more personal time with God?
When I first had this idea quit watching Korean drama, I found it difficult to commit. But when I let the guidance of the Holy Spirit to challenge me instead of ignoring it, God gives me strength to sustain this decision.
Mike
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