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Romans 8:4 - An End to Sins Control.

Romans 8:4 (NLT) He did this so that the 
requirement of the law would be fully accomplished for 
us who no longer follow our sinful nature but 
instead follow the Spirit. 

Romans 8:4 (CWR) He did this so that by His 
obedience the righteous requirements of the law could 
be transferred to us who no longer follow our 
sinful human natures, but shape our lives according 
to the Sprit. 

Romans 8:4 (MSG) And now what the law code 
asked for but we couldn't deliver is accomplished 
as we, instead of redoubling our own efforts, 
simply embrace what the Spirit is doing in us.  

Romans 8:4 (TLB) So now we can obey Gods 
laws if we follow after the Holy Spirit and no 
longer obey the old evil nature within us. 

INTRODUCTION

If you are the children of God you are 
partakers of His nature, and you cannot but be like 
Him. Every child lives by the life of his father. 
If you are Gods children, begotten by His 
Spirit, you live by the life of God. In Christ 
dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily 
(Colossians 2:9); and the life of Jesus is made manifest 
in our mortal flesh (2 Corinthians 4:11). 
That life in you will produce the same character 
and manifest the same works as it did in Him. 
Thus you will be in harmony with every precept of 
His law; for the law of the Lord is perfect, 
restoring the soul. Psalm 19:7, margin. Through 
love the righteousness of the law will be 
fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but 
after the Spirit. Romans 8:4. MB77-78 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Do you ever find yourself doing the thing 
you dont want to do or thinking the thought 
you dont want to think? 
   The apostle Paul described a similar 
struggle in Romans 7. Yet theres not a single 
mention of the Holy Spirit in this chapter. In 
Romans 8, however, Paul made at least twenty 
references to the Holy Spirit. In chapter 7, we see 
Paul trying to live the Christian life in his own 
strength. But by chapter 8, he realizes that help is 
available. 
   There is someone who will enable us to 
live the life God has called us to live, and that 
is the Holy Spirit. Paul wrote, God declared 
an end to sins control over us by giving his 
Son as a sacrifice for our sins. He did this so 
that the just requirement of the law would be 
fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our 
sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit 
(Romans 8:3-4 NLT). 
   If youre a spiritual person, then 
youll naturally want to do spiritual things. For 
instance, some people get up in the morning and make 
spending time with God a priority. While theyre 
driving, they might listen to a Christian radio 
station, worship music, or a Bible study podcast. 
They attend church regularly and are even 
involved in a small group. 
   As a result, theyre getting stronger 
spiritually. 
   In contrast, there are some who neglect 
Bible study and prayer. They listen to talk radio 
while theyre in their car. Theyll go to 
church, but only occasionally. And theyre not 
involved in a small group. 
   Is it any wonder, then, why some people 
do better spiritually than others? 
   The best way to stop going backward in 
your walk with Christ is to keep moving forward. 
This is not a works-based righteousness. Rather, 
its a working righteousness. And the way to do 
it is with the help of the Holy Spirit. [Greg 
Laurie from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Galatians 5:16 - Live by the Spirit.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20221002-0835.html 

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