Military Base

“But sin, taking opportunity through the commandment, produced in me coveting of every kind; for apart from the Law sin is dead.” Romans 7:8

The word opportunity here is an interesting one...it is a military term for making a camp or base of operation. We are told about do and don’ts and eventually the Commandments as children. Laws and rules and commandments establish a comfortable and life-long stronghold in our hearts and beings from our beginnings where constant skirmishes are fought so we know if we are “right” or “wrong” – “good” or “bad”. And just like with the original sin, the prohibition itself creates a springboard or base from which sin is all too ready to take off.

“’Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfil. For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is accomplished. – For I say to you, that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.’” Matthew 5:17-18, 20

Know His Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New: Randy as he deals with the death of a special uncle and travels to Canada for funeral, Legend (father is dying with cancer, mother is near death and he now awaits tests for his own cancer situation). Ongoing Requests: Australians and support workers still dealing with aftermath of natural disasters (fire and floods). God’s hand on USA. Barb to find the new job God has for her; Billy and Michelle for recovery; wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Bill, Denny, Gary, Michael & Adrian. New work projects for me.