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For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. (Romans 7:19

For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I wou

Summary

In this quote from Romans 7:19, the author reflects on the internal struggle between their desires and their actions. It expresses the frustration of wanting to do what is good, but constantly succumbing to temptation or committing acts they perceive as evil. This internal conflict highlights the complex nature of human behavior and the difficulty in consistently aligning one's intentions and actions.

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