Romans 7:11

First Nations Version

But it was my broken ways of thinking that tricked me and turned the law’s instructions into a temptation that ended up bringing death to me.

Cross References

Romans 7:8

But my broken ways of thinking turned the law’s instruction into a temptation that created in me all kinds of wrong desires. For if there were no law, then the temptation to walk in broken ways would not be awakened.

Hebrews 3:13

Speak courage to each other every day, as long as it is still called “today,” so that no one’s heart will grow hard and be led astray by broken ways.

James 1:26

All who represent themselves as spiritual but do not keep their tongue under control are only fooling themselves—their spirituality is worthless.

James 1:22

But make sure you do not fool yourselves. You must not only hear this message. You must also walk in its truth.

Romans 7:13

Does that mean this good law brought death to me? No! It was my broken ways that did it, by using the law to stir up temptation in me, so I could see how bad my broken ways truly were.

Ephesians 4:22

Take off that worn-out and stained outfit of your past life with its selfish desires and worthless ways of thinking. It no longer represents who you are.

Romans 3:20

So then, it should be clear to all that no one can be in good standing in the eyes of the Great Spirit by doing what our tribal law says. What is clear is that the law shows us how bad our hearts have become and how broken our lives truly are.