- How do you think the law arouses sinful passions?
- Have you ever felt the law arouse sinful passions in your life?
- In what ways can you identify with Paul’s failure to do the things he wants to do and his failure to avoid the things he doesn’t want to do?
- Have you ever felt wretched because of your sin? How did you resolve this feeling?
- As we come closer to Jesus, why do we perceive ourselves as more sinful? Or less sinful?
- Why doesn’t this perception change happen to some people? How can we help?
- How does developing an accurate perception of our sinfulness lead to discouragement?
- Is there someone you can encourage this week? Who is it, and how?