Paul grasped the dynamics of this inner dividedness in this memorable way: «In my inmost self I delight in the law of God, but I perceive that there is in my bodily parts a different law, fighting against the law which my reason approves and makes me a prisoner under the law that is in my members, the law of sin» (Rom. (religion-online.org)
Instead we simply painted accent walls «with a purpose» of visual dividedness (wow» ness!). (adasinteriordesign.com)
Sin is violation of our essential nature, therefore it always results in a state of inner dividedness. (religion-online.org)