But the Law is not based on faith; no, its words are--'Those who practice these precepts will find Life through them.'

For these cravings of our earthly nature conflict with the Spirit, and the Spirit with our earthly nature--they are two contrary principles--so that you cannot do what you wish.

The sins of our earthly nature are unmistakable. They are sins like these--unchastity, impurity, indecency,

Even these men who are circumcised do not themselves keep the Law; yet they want you to be circumcised, so that they may boast of your observance of the rite.