It is a great deal... to get the knowledge of self—one's total want of strength... to know enough of "I" to be glad to get rid of it. This is the process of Romans 7. Peace by progress... so as to be content with self, is found to be impossible.... In the following chapter the way of deliverance is unfolded. Here only the Deliverer is named, and the truth is brought out that the deliverance is complete and immediate, and only thankfulness remains for us.... "I thank God": a deep and wonderful change... the soul occupied with God instead of self, and occupied with Him in thanksgiving.