Lent Devotion March 14, 2021

Lent Devotion March 14, 2021

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Devotional Book: Walk Humbly from the Society of St. Andrew
Today’s Title: Resentment to Empathy
Scripture: Romans 2:1-8
Written By: Kelly Desclos-Estes – Glen Allen, VA
Read By: Phyllis from Windsor Hills

Romans 2:1-8 Common English Bible (CEB)

 

So every single one of you who judge others is without any excuse. You condemn yourself when you judge another person because the one who is judging is doing the same things. We know that God’s judgment agrees with the truth, and his judgment is against those who do these kinds of things. If you judge those who do these kinds of things while you do the same things yourself, think about this: Do you believe that you will escape God’s judgment? Or do you have contempt for the riches of God’s generosity, tolerance, and patience? Don’t you realize that God’s kindness is supposed to lead you to change your heart and life? You are storing up wrath for yourself because of your stubbornness and your heart that refuses to change. God’s just judgment will be revealed on the day of wrath. God will repay everyone based on their works.[a] On the one hand, he will give eternal life to those who look for glory, honor, and immortality based on their patient good work. But on the other hand, there will be wrath and anger for those who obey wickedness instead of the truth because they are acting out of selfishness and disobedience.