Romans 3:15-17
Sin expressed through a bitter tongue (Romans 3:13-14) builds to violence. The result is "shed blood, " and "ruin and misery." Paul is not referring to how we feel, but on the misery and destruction that we bring to others.
Tim Keller asks: "Why do we become angry with people?" He writes: "Because they have blocked us from access to an idol--they have compromised our comfort, or prevented a promotion, or made us feel our of control, or are enjoying a relationship we feel we need."
As a result, we go on the warpath.
Romans 3:18
Thomas Schreiner believes that sin at its heart decenters God...it rejects God's rule over our lives.
How do your actions reflect a threat to your idols?
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