I focused my study yesterday on Romans 1:18-32 and Romans 2:1-16 which speaks of God's wrath and judgment, respectively. These Scriptures are often misconstrued by many, especially non-believers. It is God’s place to judge and therefore administer whatever wrath He desires. In Matthew 7:1, Jesus tells us that it is not our place to judge or we too will be judged. To judge is to put a wrath on the one who you are judging. God is righteous in every way and therefore His wrath is righteous. God’s wrath is the right answer to a wrong (sin).
God is angry at sinful people because they substitute the truth about Him with a lie (Romans 1:25) in order to satisfy their own self-centered lifestyles. God gives us the opportunity to reject our sinful ways and accept His give of eternal salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. To avoid God’s wrath, we must follow the truth that is Him and repent our sins.
As we discuss judgment, a lot comes to mind, doesn’t it? But, we’re told in Scripture that we are not to judge others because we are just as bad as those we’re judging. God holds back His judgment which gives us time to repent. Don’t mistake God’s patience for approval of the wrong way we are living our lives.
Here’s our challenge…
Keep in perspective God’s Word and what He’s telling us. Examine yourself and ensure you’re not pursuing a lie rather than the true God. Do not judge sinners, pray for them. Share Jesus with at least one person this week…it is our duty as Christ followers to make Christ followers.
God's Blessings!
God is angry at sinful people because they substitute the truth about Him with a lie (Romans 1:25) in order to satisfy their own self-centered lifestyles. God gives us the opportunity to reject our sinful ways and accept His give of eternal salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. To avoid God’s wrath, we must follow the truth that is Him and repent our sins.
As we discuss judgment, a lot comes to mind, doesn’t it? But, we’re told in Scripture that we are not to judge others because we are just as bad as those we’re judging. God holds back His judgment which gives us time to repent. Don’t mistake God’s patience for approval of the wrong way we are living our lives.
Here’s our challenge…
Keep in perspective God’s Word and what He’s telling us. Examine yourself and ensure you’re not pursuing a lie rather than the true God. Do not judge sinners, pray for them. Share Jesus with at least one person this week…it is our duty as Christ followers to make Christ followers.
God's Blessings!