Romans 7:21

Russian RST Bible - 1900-1907 - Книги Священнаго Писанія Ветхаго и Новаго Завѣта въ русскомъ переводѣ съ параллельными мѣстами.

Итакъ я нахожу законъ, что, когда хочу дѣлать доброе, прилежитъ мнѣ злое.

Что это значит?

Paul is speaking here in Romans and he realizes that even when he wants to do good things, he finds evil present within himself. This shows the struggle between his desire for righteousness and his human nature.

Объяснение для детей

Imagine you really want to clean your room because it's the right thing to do, but then you see a toy and suddenly you don't feel like cleaning anymore. Paul is saying that even when he wants to do good things, sometimes he feels like playing with toys instead of working hard at being good.

Исторический контекст

This verse comes from the letter Romans written by Paul around 57 AD. He wrote this to the Roman Christians who were facing cultural and social challenges as both Jews and Gentiles worshipped together in a predominantly pagan society.

Применение сегодня

Imagine you're trying to stick to your diet but every time you see junk food, you feel tempted. This verse helps us understand that it's okay to struggle with our desires, but we should seek God’s help to overcome them.

Темы

• human nature
• struggle with sin
• desire for righteousness
• God's grace
• overcoming temptation
• inner conflict

Связанные стихи

• Galatians 5:17
• James 4:1-2
• Romans 3:23
• Proverbs 20:9
• Psalm 103:12

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What is the main message of Romans 7:21?

The main message is that there exists a constant internal conflict between our desire for good and the presence of evil within us, even when we intend to do right.

How can one overcome this struggle mentioned in Romans 7:21?

One can seek God’s help through prayer, rely on His grace, and strengthen their relationship with Him to better resist temptations and align their actions with good intentions.

Is Paul the only one who experienced this struggle according to Romans 7:21?

No, Paul shares a common human experience of inner conflict. The verse applies universally to all humans who face struggles between their desires and moral standards.

How does Romans 7:21 relate to the need for God's grace in our lives?

Romans 7:21 illustrates that despite our good intentions, we still struggle with sin. This highlights the necessity of relying on God’s grace and help to live a righteous life.