Cartoonology Devotional 06-19-09

Share on Facebook Cartoonology Devotional 06-19-09 E. Larry Ross Cartoonology. There is great theology in cartons and comics. What is it about human nature that makes us want to do the things we are not supposed to do? You know, like getting into the cookie jar when mom tells us not to. Man’s natural, sinful nature is the problem. It has been so since Adam and Eve. The Apostle Paul stated it well and I identify with him well. Romans 7:18-19 (NLT) 18 And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. 19 I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. Then, Paul asks a question and answers it. Romans 7:24-25 (NLT) 24 Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? 25 Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin. The Apostle reveals in verse 8 of this same chapter that it is the very “Thou shalt nots” of God’s law that arouse our evil desires. Through Christ, however, the Christian receives a new nature and the gift of the Holy Spirit that enables him to do God’s will. 06-19-09 Click on the link here to see all previous Cartoonology Devotionals. To receive this daily devotional by e-mail, send a message to edrynn@verizon.net and ask for it. Pastor Ross sends out the devotional every day, Monday through Saturday.