Paul describes the struggle against sin as a battle within his conscience, often feeling torn and crying out for help. This passage showcases clear and passionate introspection. It’s as if sin were a “beast” lurking at the door of the conscience (cf. 1 Pt 5:8), which man must fight to overcome (see the story of Cain, Gn 4:1-8). Paul’s psychological insight into how the law can tempt when sin tries to manipulate it is compelling. The law condemns and highlights the forbidden object, making it more tempting; it values and displays it as a challenge and a prize. The Apostle explains that the precept can actually feed and increase sin, revealing its true nature… it turns it into super-sin (13).