What does God do to help us see sin as it truly is?

To help us see sin as it truly is, God employs the work of the Holy Spirit, who applies His law to our hearts and consciences. Romans 7:13 highlights how the commandment, once brought to our understanding by the Holy Spirit, causes sin to revive in us, leading to the realization of our guilt. This application is essential for recognizing the depth and seriousness of our sins. The Spirit not only convinces us of our transgressions but also chastens us, correcting us through affliction and leading us to see that our sin alienates us from God. These divine actions stir us to recognize how sin grieves God and reminds us that it is only through Christ's suffrage that we find deliverance. The Spirit thus works to ensure that we do not take lightly the weight of our sins but rather understand their command to redirect our lives back to God (Romans 8:1-2).