Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started.

Good morning and welcome. We continue our early discussion of the book of Romans today in chapter 2.

Religious people in Rome often judged others while committing similar sins themselves. However,

God's judgment is impartial, and all who choose to live in sin will face the day of wrath. Christians must not take

God's kindness, tolerance, and patience so lightly that they choose sin while condemning others.

Self-righteousness and hypocrisy leads to condemnation as God judges based on truth rather than outward

appearances.

Both Jews and Gentiles are accountable to God.

The Gentiles who did not know the law were still accountable to their conscience,

while the Jews who possessed the law were judged by it.

True righteousness arises from an inner transformation evident in sincere faith, not merely from external practices or

specific sectarian affiliations. Circumcised hearts, shaped by the Holy Spirit, will draw praise

from God. Here's some thoughts for our benefit. Pride among the religious can be dangerous. It is easy to see

ourselves as superior to others, which leads to two critical errors, taking on the role of judging

others and conveniently ignoring our own shortcomings. God shows no partiality. This truth keeps us humble,

repentant, and focused on our own need for growth.

It helps us develop a better attitude towards others, as we all need Jesus, and will answer to him in judgment.

Unfortunately, some believers have been pointing out the sins of others while committing similar sins themselves.

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