Paul experienced his sinful nature⁶

Paul is explaining that **the Law (God’s commands)** is not bad — it’s **good and holy**.
But the Law showed him **what sin really is**.

Before he knew God’s Law, he didn’t realize his wrong desires were sinful.
But when the Law said, *“You shall not covet,”* he suddenly saw how much sin lived inside him — it made him want things even more.

So, the problem isn’t the Law — the problem is **sin inside us**.
Sin uses the good Law to make us disobey and feel guilty, leading to spiritual death.

In short:
The Law reveals sin.
Sin takes advantage of the Law.
The Law is good — but sin in us turns it against us.