Romans 7:7
Chinese Bible CSBT (Traditional) - (中文標準譯本)
这是什么意思？
In Romans 7:7, Paul is explaining that the law itself is not sinful; instead, it helps us understand what sin is. He says that without the commandment 'Thou shalt not covet,' he would have been unaware of his own desires to desire something wrong.
儿童解释
Imagine you're playing a game and someone tells you not to touch a certain toy. Before they said that, you didn't think about touching it. But now you realize your desire to do so is against the rules. That's how Paul feels; he only knew his desires were wrong because of God's law.
历史背景
This verse comes from the New Testament letter written by Apostle Paul to Christians in Rome around AD 57-58. It was addressed to a mixed audience of Jewish and Gentile believers, discussing their relationship with the law of Moses and how it relates to faith in Christ.
今日应用
Consider a scenario where you learn about a new company policy prohibiting late arrivals. Before knowing this rule, you might have arrived late without thinking twice. Now, every time you're tempted to come in late, you recognize your desire as wrong based on the company's law.