The things this verse
is referring to are listed in yesterday's verses (Romans 1:28-32). The point
that I want to make today is that we must be careful how we judge others. It is
so easy to get on our self-righteous soapboxes and point out the sin in others.
It is another story for us to look in the mirror and see our own sin. None of
us is innocent when it comes to sin. We all are guilty of it and we must first
look inward before we can look outward.
In God's eyes, we
forfeit our right to point fingers at others when we harbor sin in our own
hearts and refuse to acknowledge it or do anything about it. Repentance begins
at home. We must fight the desire to be self-righteous and point the finger at
others who sin. Only God has the right to judge and condemn the heart. Only God
can see the heart through the lens of a holy love.
Before you judge
another guilty of sin, look into your own heart with the expectation of finding
something there. What sinful thoughts, attitudes, or activities do you need to
confess today?
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