Weekly Devotional - March 2nd

Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation.    For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge.

Romans 10:1-2

In this passage, the Apostle Paul recognizes the deep passion that his Jewish brothers and sisters have for God. However, he highlights that this passion is lacking in knowledge and

understanding. Their focus on personal performance has caused them to overlook the beauty of God’s grace, which has led them to stumble. Similarly, many believers today may not realize they are making the same mistake. In their efforts to maintain or validate their faith, they often attempt, through a lack of understanding, to add their works to the gospel.

R.C. Sproul once said,

“The fire in a believer’s heart must not only be heat but also light.”