Doers of the Law Are Justified

The Way of a New Life

God's Justice

Romans 2:12-16 The Message

12-13 If you sin without knowing what you’re doing, God takes that into account. But if you sin knowing full well what you’re doing, that’s a different story entirely. Merely hearing God’s law is a waste of your time if you don’t do what he commands. Doing, not hearing, is what makes the difference with God.
14-16 When outsiders who have never heard of God’s law follow it more or less by instinct, they confirm its truth by their obedience. They show that God’s law is not something alien, imposed on us from without, but woven into the very fabric of our creation. There is something deep within them that echoes God’s yes and no, right and wrong. Their response to God’s yes and no will become public knowledge on the day God makes his final decision about every man and woman. The Message from God that I proclaim through Jesus Christ takes into account all these differences.

For Reflection

The intentional sin in our actions destroys our relationship with God. It is like a lie. The first lie seems well justified by circumstance.  The second lie is more natural and the third and fourth become automatic. 


When we intentionally sin, a point in our souls "echo" God's warning. We can choose to change direction. We may still suffer the consequences of our sin. But, with courage and trust in God to make all things right, we will enjoy a life resting in the loving arms of God's love.

Pray

Pray so that you will become God-centered. Pray so that you will be a humble servant of all human-kind and a confederate in the establishment of the Kingdom of God here and now.

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