What does the Bible say about the struggle with sin?
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The Bible depicts the struggle with sin as an ongoing conflict within believers, as seen in Romans 7:24-25, where Paul expresses his wretchedness due to indwelling sin.
In Romans 7, Paul articulates the internal battle between the old sinful nature and the new spiritual man. This struggle indicates that while believers are reconciled to God and strive for holiness, they still experience the burden of sin. Paul describes this in a profound manner, referring to himself as 'O wretched man that I am' (Romans 7:24), highlighting the weight of indwelling sin that believers contend with daily. The internal conflict illustrates that even as one desires to live for God, the sinful flesh always seeks to undermine that commitment, culminating in a cry for deliverance through Jesus Christ.
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