If I rebuild what I destroyed, I prove that I am a lawbreaker (Galatians 2:18)

I gotta admit, this verse puzzles me.  On the one hand, it seems clear enough.  If I offer to replace the broken window, it’s pretty compelling evidence that I broke it. If I fix the side mirror on your car, it kinda proves that I’m the one who sideswiped you.   If I say, “I’m sorry,” it shows that I did something wrong.

Anyway, the point is on the other hand. Christ does not fit this pattern.  He did not destroy.  He was not a lawbreaker.  In fact, he rebuilt that which he did not destroy.  He rebuilt what I destroyed.  

He rebuilt what I destroyed.

So, I’m not exactly sure what Paul is getting at.  He seems to place this verse here as proof for his previous statement, that Christ does not promote sin, but I’m having trouble seeing the connection.  I’m left with the thought that my pathetic attempts to fix my relationship with God under my own strength are simply more proof that Pride is still very much at work in me.

But seriously…what do I know?  If you’ve got a better handle on this verse, please oh please chime in.

Happy Thursday, Beloved.