Romans 2:17-18 // Continuing

Based on Romans 2:17-18

17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God, 18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; 19 And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, 20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. 21 Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? 22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? 23 Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God? 24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.

This is very relevant to those of us who acknowledge the law of God in our lives. By building good habits we can keep many laws that others break, and this is right and good, it is only possible by the work of the Holy Spirit and the reconciliation of Jesus. When we have made some positive lifestyle changes, looking at others can lead us to think that God has now finished with us, and become proud. But there are many faults God wishes to correct us from. You may not be able to think of any fault you have, but spend time daily in prayer and Bible study; think about the character and obedience of Jesus and imitate these things in your own life. Praise God for how far you have gone, but you will find that you have a long way to go still.