“Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me…”

Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?” (NRSV Rom. 7:24)
No matter how much we humans think we have overcome some indulgent habit or addiction or moral failing, it usually doesn’t take much for us to fall back into it. This vacillation can be particularly unsettling for Christians. We are always so quick to claim victory-something church practice even encourages. What should we do when our victory over… Continue reading →