In Romans 7 Paul was comparing the Law pre cross to post cross. Here is my personal application. Verse 6 says, “But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by…” The Amplified says, “…having died to what once restrained and held us captive. So now we serve…(under obedience to the promptings) of the Spirit in newness (of life).”

Many years ago the Holy Spirit pointed out to me that I had written laws in my heart. They governed what I did or didn’t do. They were based on maintaining my independence. Anything that we do independent of the Lord is from our flesh. 

Internal fleshly laws keep us bound. Here were some of mine. Lies that I believed, self-preservation, man’s doctrines, trusting in myself ~ believing I knew what was best for me. They were all based on deception. How did I get free? I renounced them. What I used to embrace, I cast off.