I refuse to nullify the mercy of God. For if uprightness could be secured through law, then Christ died for nothing!

Is the Law then contrary to God's promises? By no means. For if a law had been given that could have brought life, uprightness would really have come through law.

What has become of that satisfaction of yours? For I can bear witness that you would have torn out your very eyes, if you could, and given them to me!

I wish I could be with you now, and use a different tone with you, for I do not know which way to turn about you.