If only we would allow God's kindness and goodness, His forbearance and His patience to seep into our souls. If only ... His kindness might lead us to repentance (Romans 2:4 ESV).
We cannot presume upon them. We need to have a holy life. We need lives that do not insist on doing wrong, especially all that list of them as we read in Romans 1. When we know what's right and pleasing to the Lord but keep
"hard and impenitent hearts" (vs 5),
insisting we can slander, envy, be deceitful, and use our bodies in ways they were not designed to be used, (read more about the ungodly and unrighteous way of living from Romans 1:18, 28-32) there will be not change for good in our lives. And definitely do not say,
"everyone else is doing it! So why not me?"
If we purport to be followers of Jesus Christ we need to honor God with our lives. The Apostle Paul was telling the Roman letter recipients thoroughly of these things.
When we know to do right but do not do it, it damages our souls. Let's yearn for and after God's kindness so we will be led to repentance and find honor and peace from Him.
As Billy Graham has been attributed with having said,
"God won't trespass on your will but He will warn you in many ways about your way."
May we seek repentance and to do what's right in God's eyes because we have been led to this point by His goodness and kindness. He is patiently waiting for us.
Lord, teach us Your ways and to follow in Your footsteps until You call us Home.
~ ERC April 2026 ~
Based on Romans 2:1-11 esp vs 4 ESV.
Sing, Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me, along with City Alight.
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