Paul

Nov 01, 2006 19:43

Romans 1:18-21 ( Read more... )

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cloud_girl November 2 2006, 00:29:45 UTC
Romans 2:1-8

Therefore, you are without excuse, every one of you who passes judgment. For by the standard by which you judge another you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the very same things. We know that the judgment of God on those who do such things is true. Do you suppose, then you who judge those who engage in such things and yet do them yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you hold his priceless kindness, forbearance, and patience in low esteem, unaware that the kindness of God would lead you to repentance? By your stubbornness and impenitent heart, you are storing up wrath for yourself for the day of wrath and revelation of the just judgment of God, who will repay everyone according to his works: eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works, but wrath and fury to those who selfishly disobey the truth and obey wickedness.
I think a lot of times we, as humans, misjudge others. We take it upon ourselves to decide if their actions are wrong and at ( ... )

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harbinger76 November 6 2006, 14:22:27 UTC
The best of our actions are as filthy rags before the father. Kinda humbling knowing that all we do when we work on our own is to bring a stink into God's presence. For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Its only when we empty out our pride and prejudice and self worth and say "Here I am lord, send me" that truely good things start happening. Whether we go into something with good intentions or for our own glory, we are doomed to ultimate failure if we dont do it for the glory of God relying on his strength ( ... )

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