Romans 7:9-13

9At one time I was alive without any laws. But when this commandment came, sin became alive

10and I died. I found that the commandment which was intended to bring me life actually brought me death.

11Sin, taking the opportunity provided by this commandment, deceived me and then killed me.

12So the laws in Moses’ Teachings are holy, and the commandment is holy, right, and good.

13Now, did something good cause my death? That’s unthinkable! Rather, my death was caused by sin so that sin would be recognized for what it is. Through a commandment sin became more sinful than ever.