Week 2 | Day 1
NO PARTIALITY: TRUTH THAT LEADS TO REPENTANCE
Romans 2:1-11
After exposing the flagrant idolatry and immorality in humanity as a result of living in a fallen, sinful world in Romans 1:18-32, Paul turns to the moralist—the privileged, self-righteous Jew or the self-assured Gentile—and says, “you realize that you are no better—and maybe worse.” He says this because God’s judgment is not according to our goodness but to His truth (v.2), that’s aimed at repentance (v.4), and is measured by works as evidence (v.6–10), and ultimately, utterly impartial (v.11). Thus, a person’s hypocrisy of judging while they too are sinners in need of a Savior will never survive in God’s courtroom because His verdict rests on reality, and not human reputation.
Thankfully though, God is patient with us—yet His patience is not an invitation to live as we desire indulging in the inclinations of our fallen flesh, but as an invitation to turn from our sin to Him. This means that He has not granted us a permission to continue sin, but an invitation to turn to Him through Christ. In the end, God will reward those who seek His glory in doing good and judge those who are self-seeking and truth-rejecting without bias as there is no partiality with God.
Thankfully though, God is patient with us—yet His patience is not an invitation to live as we desire indulging in the inclinations of our fallen flesh, but as an invitation to turn from our sin to Him. This means that He has not granted us a permission to continue sin, but an invitation to turn to Him through Christ. In the end, God will reward those who seek His glory in doing good and judge those who are self-seeking and truth-rejecting without bias as there is no partiality with God.
Application
1. Start with a Mirror
Recognize we are all sinners in need of a Savior. Let this kill self-righteousness, not excuse sin. Ask, "where am I judging while doing the same?" Confess specifically. God’s Word is the mirror for our soul.
2. Receive Patience as a Summons—not a Shrug
God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance—respond today. If restitution is needed, take that step.
3. Live to Hear God Say—Well done!
You will give an account either at the Bema Seat for the believer or the Great White Throne for the lost for what you believed and how you lived out those beliefs.
4. Trade Criticism for Intercession
Don’t be shocked when the lost act lost—or when carnal believers act like sinners. Pray by name, share truth with grace, and keep sowing the Gospel.
5. Check motives daily
Invite the Spirit to align your heart with God’s Word so your “convictions” aren’t a punchline for religious pride.
Recognize we are all sinners in need of a Savior. Let this kill self-righteousness, not excuse sin. Ask, "where am I judging while doing the same?" Confess specifically. God’s Word is the mirror for our soul.
2. Receive Patience as a Summons—not a Shrug
God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance—respond today. If restitution is needed, take that step.
3. Live to Hear God Say—Well done!
You will give an account either at the Bema Seat for the believer or the Great White Throne for the lost for what you believed and how you lived out those beliefs.
4. Trade Criticism for Intercession
Don’t be shocked when the lost act lost—or when carnal believers act like sinners. Pray by name, share truth with grace, and keep sowing the Gospel.
5. Check motives daily
Invite the Spirit to align your heart with God’s Word so your “convictions” aren’t a punchline for religious pride.
Closing Prayer
Holy God,
You alone judge with truth and without partiality. Expose any hypocrisy in me. Thank You for Your patience with me and never let me waste it. Lead me to real repentance and aligning my motives with Your Word and will. Make my life seek Your glory in doing good. Teach me to pray instead of to criticize, to serve instead of to posture, and to live today in light of the day when I will give an account. In Jesus’ name, amen.
You alone judge with truth and without partiality. Expose any hypocrisy in me. Thank You for Your patience with me and never let me waste it. Lead me to real repentance and aligning my motives with Your Word and will. Make my life seek Your glory in doing good. Teach me to pray instead of to criticize, to serve instead of to posture, and to live today in light of the day when I will give an account. In Jesus’ name, amen.