How does the law compound sinfulness?
The law compounds sinfulness by revealing that everything a person does is sinful and contrary to the will of a holy God. It exposes the old Adam nature, showing that even religious efforts are fleshly, sold under old Adam, and under the curse, thereby intensifying the awareness of sinfulness.
Les explains that the law compounds sinfulness by revealing that everything a person does is sinful and contrary to the will of a holy God. The law is spiritual, written by the finger of God and supernaturally given to Israel, but Paul describes himself as carnal and fleshly, sold under old Adam in his pre-saved condition. This places him under the curse resulting from Adam's fall, which plunged the whole human race into separation from their Creator. Even a religious person is no different, so the law's exposure intensifies the sinner's awareness of sin.