For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

- Hebrews 4:12

…as it is written: None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.”

“The venom of asps is under their lips.” “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.” “Their feet are swift to shed blood; in their paths are ruin and misery, and the way of peace they have not known.” “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

- Romans 3:10-18

The Word of God “divides” by telling me:

The Word of God “divides” by telling me:

1) Who I am

…if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.” But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of covetousness.

- Romans 7:7-8

The Word of God “divides” by telling me:

1) Who I am2) What I can become

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

- 1 Timothy 1:12-14

Repentance Forgiveness Gratitude Sin

The Result of the Knowledge of Sin and Grace

Virtue

Repentance Forgiveness Gratitude Sin

The Result of the Knowledge of Sin and Grace

Virtue

Victimization No Sin Entitlement Vengeance

as opposed to..

Vice