Romans 2 - 11.13.23

Scripture

Romans‬ ‭2‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT

“But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.”

Observation

Paul is calling out all those who sit in judgment—in their thoughts, words, and actions—over the sinfulness of others. He warns them to be careful not to judge others on their sinfulness, when they themselves are sinful. The people should be motivated and inspired to turn away from their sins because of God’s patience and kindness for them. But instead, the people are stubborn and refuse to turn from their sins. They continue to judge others harshly and by doing this, they are bringing God’s judgement and wrath upon themselves. Now I don’t know about you all, but why would anyone want to bring God’s wrath and judgment upon themselves?

“He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness.”-Romans‬ ‭2‬:‭7‬-‭8

Application

“The bill comes due.”

It’s a line from one of the Marvel movies that always stood out to me because it is so true. I mean, let’s think about it.🤔 If you have someone who continues to live an unhealthy lifestyle by eating unhealthy foods, smoking, drinking excessively, and not exercising, it’s only a matter of time when their body will break down on them. Whether it’s excessive weight gain, muscle and joint pains, diabetes, heart disease, organ failure, or even cancer… the bill comes due. It’s a price we pay from the choices we make in life and I believe that is the point the Apostle Paul is trying to get across here. If we continue to live our lives selfishly and sinfully, there will come a time when “the bill comes due.” We are all subject to God’s judgment when that time comes. So I guess my question for all of us today is, “what kind of tab am I running up?” Am I willing and able to pay that price when that bill comes? 🤔

“And this is the message I proclaim—that the day is coming when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge everyone’s secret life.”-Romans‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬ ‭

“For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body.”-2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬ ‭

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

I know my time here on earth is limited. I pray that I make the best of my time. May the time I have be used to glorify You, and point others to Jesus. May my life be about building Your Kingdom and not my own. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

-Moses Gaddi