1. Within us is an operating principle. "I know that in me…dwelleth no good thing" (Rom 7:18).
2. Upon us is a burdensome weight. "As a heavy burden they are too heavy for me" (Psa 38:4).
3. Over us is a tyrannical master. "Ye were the servants of sin" (Rom 6:17).
4. Before us is a lurking monster. "Sin lieth at the door" (Gen 4:7).
5. Beside us is a sure detective. "Be sure your sin will find you out" (Num 62:23).
6. Beyond us is an accusing witness. "Some men's sins…going before to judgment" (1Ti 5:24).
7. Behind is as a pursuing foe. "Some men's sins…. follow after" (1Ti 5:24).