2. 2. Human Sinfulness: Self- righteousness Romans 2:1-16 p. 1038 Romans:

3. Self realization I am a sinner I have sinned 1. Who I am 2. What I have done I am a sinner, not just someone who commits sins

4. 1. Perspective  We must ask what the “therefore” is there for!  Go right back to 1:18: “The wrath of God is being revealed”  V 16: “the Gospel... is the power of God for salvation”  Critical nature of the situation: FOR in the gospel the righteousness of God is being revealed FOR the wrath of God is being revealed... against wickedness  God’s wrath is being revealed Therefore also against those who pass judgment on others because they do the same things

5. 2. Pride  I do not fit the description entirely...  Not all Romans or Pagans were debauched either!  Stoic philosophy encouraged virtuous living.  Paul is challenging all “who pass judgment”  Not because it’s wrong to agree with Paul  Because it’s wrong to EXCLUDE ourselves !!!  I am guilty of the same disregard for the wellbeing of others !!!

6. 3. Penitence  “God’s kindness is intended to bring repentance”  Key words (v 4-5):  “Contempt”; “stubbornness”; “unrepentant heart”  Revealed in how some Christians criticise the church.  Beware: “you are condemning yourself” (v 1)  The story of the Lost sheep (Luke 15:1-7)

7. 3. Penitence... Repentance: a fundamental characteristic of the Christian Life

8. 4. Perseverance  God will repay everyone:  According to what they have done (v. 6)  NOT according to what they believe !  Obedience and faith are inseparable  Two ways to live:  Persevere in doing good (v 7, 10)  Be self seeking, reject the truth, follow evil (v 8,9)  Ps 62:12 – Faith and trust vs pursuit of evil.

9. Instead of living in Pride Let us live in Penitence & Persevere in doing good