Romans 8:1-17 highlights the importance of life through the Holy Spirit. In this famous part of Romans 8, Paul urges us not to live in accordance with the flesh but to live in accordance with the Holy Spirit (8:5-13). If we live according to the flesh, it will result in death, and it will impair our relationship with Christ.

There is no condemnation, &c. Condemnation. —The condemnation which in the present and final judgment of God impends over the sinner, is removed by the intervention of Christ, and by the union of the believer with Him. By that union the power and empire of sin are thrown off and destroyed.