Romans 7:7-12

God's law serves a vital purpose in the Christian life by revealing both God's righteous character and our sinful nature. While we are released from the law's condemnation through Christ, the law continues to function as a mirror showing us who God is and our need for a Savior. Sin is fundamentally disobedience to God, not merely violating cultural norms or personal values. The law exposes that our problem goes deeper than behavior—it's a heart issue that only Jesus can transform. Rather than seeing God's law as restrictive, we should view it as loving guidance that points us to Christ, who alone fulfills its requirements on our behalf.