Charles Spurgeon Commentary Romans 7:13-14

"Did then that which is good become death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might be shown to be sin, by working death to me through that which is good; --that through the commandment sin might become exceeding sinful. For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin." — Romans 7:13-14 (ASV)

But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. For we know that the law is spiritual:

The law of the Lord is a far higher thing than it seems to be in the esteem of many people. Do not talk of it as a mere "decalogue." It has far-reaching hands, and it affects the secret thoughts and purposes of people, and even their stray imaginations come under its supremacy. The law is spiritual.