The apostle Paul claimed the Law is written on the 'fleshy tables' of the human heart (2 Cor. 3:3 KJV). What he meant are these 'shoulds' and 'shouldn'ts' are both instinctual and inescapable, part of our DNA. They are a psychological reality. We may justify our actions away, but deep down, we know when we've done something wrong. Tullian Tchividjian
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Paul's quote is widely interpreted to mean that the commandments are written in our hearts. He has in mind the Mosaic law, but this interpretation is very widespread. While scripture is clear that the Law of Moses was written on stone tablets, Paul's statement touches upon a deeper truth. Our conscience is not something we can make disappear, it is part of who we are.

It cannot be erased or changed by any amount of rationalization or will power. It is part of the make up of our being, and it will always be there as long as we live.

Source: One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace For An Exhausted World

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