Section 10
with our body of sin. Our body is weak to the uttermost in keeping the law of God. Although our mind wants to keep the law of God, our body does not have the strength to do it. It is weak ened and paralyzed by sin. Sin is like the polio that paralyzes and cripples children's bodies. Likewise, our human bodies have been para lyzed by sin. This body of sin is the basic factor of weakness in keeping the law of God. Romans 8:3 says that the law of God was weak through the flesh. The law of God makes its demands, but the bodies of sinners cannot fulfill them because within the body is sin as the weakening factor.
Although the body of sin or the flesh of sin is exceedingly weak in keeping the law of God, it is powerful in committing sin. Unless you have the Lord's mercy and grace, it is difficult for you to sit through the church meetings. As you consider attending a prayer meeting you may say, "I didn't sleep well last night, and I have a headache. I'm too tired to go to the meeting." However, if some one invites you to go to the movie theater, the body of sin is energetic and powerful.
SIN CONDEMNED
Since the law is weak through the body of sin, what did God do about it? What has God done