This is to show how the law, instead of cleansing the heart from sin, revives sin, giving it strength to grow and develop in the soul.38 You can see that the law can both discover and condemn sin, but it has no power to control it. “In contrast, the gracious young lady you saw sprinkle the room with water cleaned it easily. This is to show you that the Gospel comes with sweet and precious influences, cleansing the heart and making it livable.
