Renewing Your Mind Sin’s Advantage in the Law
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Oct 19, 2025 
In this enlightening discussion, R.C. Sproul, a renowned theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, dives deep into the nature of sin and its temporary allure. He explains how the law reveals our moral failures and convicts our consciences, driving us closer to Christ. Sproul contrasts fleeting pleasures of sin with genuine happiness, stressing that while the law is holy, it often leads to death in us. He also addresses the lifelong struggle between spirit and flesh faced by every Christian, highlighting the importance of resisting our carnal desires.
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Law As The Mirror Of Sin
- The law reveals God's righteousness and exposes our sin by acting as a mirror against God's perfect standard.
- R.C. Sproul says we wouldn't recognize covetousness as sin without the law declaring "You shall not covet."
Allow The Spirit To Convict You
- Let the Holy Spirit convict your conscience through the law so you see your guilt and come to Christ.
- R.C. Sproul urges relying on Spirit-led conviction as the path to repentance and new spiritual life.
Law Awakens Dormant Sin
- Hearing the commandment can awaken dormant sin, intensifying evil desires instead of restraining them.
- Paul describes being "alive" without law but dying when the commandment revived sin in him.
