Weekly Devotional - May 29th

Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things. 3 But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? 5 But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God,

Romans 2:1-5

The original audience Paul is addressing is the Jews. However, as Paul’s epistles often indicate, an extended application is often appropriate and intended. The point of these verses is a simple warning; do not assume God’s grace regardless of conduct or station in life. Paul is expressing that sin is a serious matter and should never be dismissed but repented.