3:5-8
Paul continues the hypothetical argument, and at the end of verse 5 makes it clear that he is just addressing a possible argument. The argument is, well if our unrighteousness, ie our sin, highlights God’s righteousness all the more, why does He bring His wrath upon us. This is similar in some ways to the “argument” that it is God’s job to forgive sins. This illustrates the problem in taking part of the truth and treating it as if it was the whole truth. Yes, the end result of human sin is that God’s righteousness will be seen all the more clearly, but that in no way excuses or justifies the sin. Indeed, God’s righteousness could not then be highlighted, for part of the way in which His righteousness is shown is in His judging of sin. We need to appreciate that a fundamental aspect of God’s character and glory is His judging of sin. The argument boils down to saying let us do evil so that good might result. Such arguments are not worth giving the time of day. Paul has little time for such ridiculous arguments, and there are times when we should adopt a similar approach.
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