Scripture: Romans 2: 1, 12-13
You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things.(1) When the Gentiles sin, they will be destroyed, even though they never had God’s written law. And the Jews, who do have God’s law, will be judged by that law when they fail to obey it. For merely listening to the law doesn’t make us right with God. It is obeying the law that makes us right in his sight.(12,13)
Scripture Commentary:
How can you judge when you are just as bad? You belong to a stubborn race. You know what’s right but you insist on doing what’s wrong.
Often the sins we notice most clearly in others are the ones that have taken root in us. If we look closely at ourselves, we may find that we are committing the same sins in more socially acceptable forms by our earthly standards.
The Bible lays the groundwork for the Christian life.
If you follow Jesus, earthly standards do not apply to you. The Bible is your book of standards; it tells you how to conduct yourself.
We are all weak.
Everyone makes mistakes and falls but if Jesus is truly in our lives, we need to ask Him to help us. He will!
There is no worse slavery than slavery to sin. Admit to yourself and to God that you fit the human pattern and frequently fail to live up to His standards. Ask for help and watch Him work on you.
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