dead to law in 7:4. It would appear logical, therefore, to conclude that the law is sinful. Paul answers this charge emphatically and carefully. His final point in this refutation is the inability of a Christian to live a successful spiritual life under law (Rom. 7:14–25). The child of God, in his inner nature, desires to obey the Mosaic commandments, but his sin nature immediately thwarts his noble intentions. The fault lies not with the law but with the Christian. It is important then to see that