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  018 RIC- Biblical Articles  O wretched man that I am! 21-02-2025 Click here to listen Greetings, precious soul, O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? (Romans 7:24).  Paul’s words are sharp and direct. He exclaims: ‘O wretched man that I am!’ This is not merely a superficial cry, but a deep struggle. He wants to do what is good, yet time and again he feels the pull of sin. He longs to serve God, but he is confronted with his own weakness. This is a struggle that every believer knows. We desire to walk in obedience, yet we stumble over our own flesh. We long to live in holiness, yet we see how deeply sin is rooted in us. ' For that which I do, I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I' (Romans 7:15). Paul asks a question: ‘Who shall deliver me? '’ Notice that he does not ask, 'How can I improve myself?' or 'What must I do to become stronger?' No, he is not looking for a what, but for a wh...

Spoken version: Click here RIC Biblical Articles  017: The amazing love of the Father - Valentine's Day 2025 14-02-2025 Greetings, precious soul, Valentine's Day is all about love. People send cards, give flowers, and show their care for each other. But human love can fail, change, or even disappear. Yet, beyond all human love, there is a love that runs deeper than the ocean. A love freely given, not based on what we do or deserve, the love of God. The Bible speaks of a love that does not fade but lasts forever. A love that is not earned but is a gift of grace. In 1 John 3:1 we read: ‘Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.’  God's love is greater than a romantic gesture. It is a love that removes the barrier between us and God. When we walk with Him, His love shines on us like the warm sun. Christ covers us with His righteousness so that we may live ...