Tuesday July 19 – Romans 2:1 to 2:16

This argument would shut up the moralistic accusers, if they could ever get past Monday’s reading as blame, to confession.

Slow down with Paul to reflect on choices and consequences. What results in eternal life, and what leads to wrath and fury? Remember to read this as confession, not blame.

God does not play favorites in this game of consequences. Chosen people get Torah, but we all account for what we do with what we get, within or beyond the pale. Don’t blame your mom!

Who talks the talk, and who walks the walk, hearers or doers of the law? Who has no heart or conscience - secret thoughts? This is reflection on morality – but is it really that moralistic?
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