December 24, 2008 - - - Romans 2 : 1-16

That is right. From Paul himself, verse 11: "For God does not show favoritism" and verse 6: "God will give to each person according to what he has done. To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life." 

It is by nature, that we sin. As sinful creatures we cannot help but to disobey God. But where do we really draw the line between falling into complete sin voluntary or falling into sin because it is too overwhelming? 

In this passage, Paul states that God hates stubborness, especially when you decide that the sin that is commited is not wrong. God wants us to be holy people that reside by his Law. Even if we do fall, He wants to know that we are trying to fight against it. In a way, fighting against our own temptations is the same thing as us fighting against the Demon himself. 

But with that, God passes judgement to everyone in the same way. He knows if you are truly fighting against the devil or not. 

Jesus, it is almost your birthday :)

Amen.