Romans 7

Paul uses the analogy of marriage vows to illustrate the fact that the believer is no longer bound by the law when he finds freedom in Christ. This does not mean that the law no longer applies to the believer; on the contrary, the believer is no longer bound to the guilt associated with the law. The law is what points out our guiltiness (think about it: you don't know you are speeding until you pass a sign that states the law for driving in that area). Once we are aware of God's law that we have violated, we have no choice but to admit that the sentence for violating it is rightfully ours. This is why keeping the law will never make a person righteous! All the law can do is point out where we have failed. ONLY Jesus Christ lived a life at which the law cannot point an accusatory finger. Only He can be your substitute.