Theme: The overwhelming power of sin

Exegetical note
Paul's personal confession of his own powerlessness in the face of sin contains a deep psychological insight about the overwhelming power of sin and every human's inevitable struggle with it. For sin is a problem not just for the malicious evildoers "out there somewhere." On the contrary, even the godly with the best of intentions find themselves acting against their own wills and minds (v. 25b).

Call to Worship
(based on Psalm 124)
Leader: Blessed be God, for no…