I Do

I shouldn't, but I do.
.....I don't have to, but I do.
..........I don't want to, but I do.

Why? Because my flesh is weak. And when I let sin live (yet again) in my flesh the law is there to point it out. The law is actually very good at convicting me. And it certainly has its work cut out for it. I talk and type about how I am free, and I am. I am spiritual, theologically and theoretically free. However, I am applicably stupid. (Free to make mistakes, right? Sure. I just wish these were different mistakes.)

I am weak in that I cannot live up to the law. The law is weak in that it cannot bring salvation. But what the law could never do Christ has already done by sending His Son in the likeness of sin as an offering for sin in condemnation of sin. (Rm 8:3)

Stupid and free? That's me! The law fulfilled, my sin condemned, my flesh left for dead, my life anew, my walk like that of a staggering drunk but my destination unchanged. I am headed toward the likeness of Christ for the glory of God. I believe I'll get there soon... I do.