Wednesday Dec 15, 2021

Episode 66: Romans 2

Today's meditation is based on Romans 2 from the Passion Translation

I do not judge the wickedness of others, because I remember that I am also without excuse, for I too am guilty of the same kind of things! When I judge others, and then do the same things that they do, I condemn myself. I know that God’s judgment falls upon those who practice these things. God is always right, because he has all the facts. And no matter who I think I am, when I judge others who do these things and then do the same things myself, I know that I will not escape God’s justice.

I have experienced the riches of his extraordinary kindness. I have experienced how kind and understanding he has been to me. I don't mistake his tolerance for acceptance. I realize that all the wealth of his extravagant kindness is meant to melt my heart and lead me into repentance. I do not allow a calloused heart or refusal to change direction pile up wrath for myself in the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment is revealed. I know that God will give to me in return for what I have done.

I live in constant goodness and do what pleases him, seeking an unfading glory and honor and imperishable virtue, and I will experience eternal life. I am not governed by selfishness and self-promotion. My heart is responsive to God’s truth and I embrace righteousness.

Because I do what pleases God, I can expect unfading glory, true honor, and a continual peace, for God sees us all without partiality.

It’s not merely knowing the law that makes me right with God, I would have to do all that the law says for God to pronounce me innocent.

The requirements of the law are woven into my heart. I know what is right and wrong, for my conscience validates this “law” in my heart. My thoughts correct me in one instance and commend me in another. So this judgment will be revealed on the day when God, through Jesus the Messiah, judges the hidden secrets of our hearts. My response to the gospel will be the standard of judgment used in that day.

I lean upon my trust in the Lord and in my relationship with God. I know the will of God. I am a shining light to those who live in darkness. I have the treasury of truth and knowledge in the good news of the gospel. I practice what I preach. I am not a theif, or an adulterer. I do not withhold from the true God what is due him.

I do not trust in the covenant of the law, but in the covenant of the blood of Jesus. I am a child of God because of the inward act of spiritual circumcision - a radical change that laid bare my heart. It’s not by the principle of the written code, but by power of the Holy Spirit. For then my praise will not come from people, but from God himself!

Episode 66: Romans 2

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