Daily Bible Plan - Romans 2

15th May 2025

Devotion by Pastor Joseph Antwi

Fortified City Church & Love City Church, Basel

Romans 2: God’s Righteous Judgment

Key Verse:

“God will repay each person according to what they have done.’” – Romans 2:6 (NIV)

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Reflection:

Romans 2 is a sobering call to all believers—especially those who have grown in the things of God—to examine the motives of our hearts. In this chapter, Paul shifts the focus from obvious sinners to those who judge others while secretly practicing the same sins. He warns against resting in self-righteousness, religious knowledge, or outward appearance.

God’s judgment is not based on knowledge, position, or appearance—but on the truth of our hearts and the fruit of our lives. He is just and impartial. He sees beyond what man sees, and He holds us accountable not only for what we say—but how we live.

What’s the difference between judging someone and telling the truth? These are not the same. Judging flows from a critical heart; truth-telling, when done in love, flows from a desire to restore. Those who speak truth in love seek healing, while those who are fault-finders operate in pride.

Paul’s warning is very relevant today:

“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else… because you who pass judgment do the same things.” – Romans 2:1 (NIV)

I remember one faithful day after preaching a powerful and convicting message—later the next day, I faced a temptation in the exact area I had just preached about. Wow! Did I just faced a temptation? Yes I did! Praise be to God for the Holyspirit. It reminded me of this that no one is immune to temptation. Scripture says

“Not many of you should become teachers… because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.” – James 3:1 (NIV)

It was a humbling moment. God is not impressed by eloquence—He desires integrity.

Romans 2:6–11 emphasizes that God “will repay each person according to what they have done”—but not in a legalistic sense. Rather, true faith always produces genuine fruit. A heart transformed by grace will bear evidence of repentance, humility, and perseverance.

Paul also confronts religious hypocrisy:

“You who preach against stealing, do you steal? … You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?” – Romans 2:21–23 (NIV)

This directly challenges us: Is there a gap between what we say and how we live? Are we holding others to a standard we ourselves do not follow?

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Summary of Romans 2:

Romans 2 calls all believers to reject hypocrisy and embrace inner transformation. It emphasizes that God judges all people impartially—based on their hearts, not their heritage or titles. Those who rely on outward religion without inward change deceive themselves. Whether Jew or Gentile, we are all accountable to God. True obedience is not in knowing the law, but in living it. The chapter teaches us that it is not enough to belong to a religious group or to have spiritual knowledge; what matters is a heart that honors God through a life of integrity and humility.

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Takeaway:

Let’s be quick to examine our own hearts and slow to judge others. Let’s walk in humility, repentance, and love. When we speak the truth, may it always be with grace and a desire for restoration—not condemnation.

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Prayer:

Father, help me not to walk in hypocrisy or self-righteousness. Teach me to walk in truth, humility, and repentance. May my life reflect Your heart, and may my actions always align with my words. Keep me from judging others, and make me a vessel of love and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Now, open your Bible and read Romans 2. Then share your thoughts in our church WhatsApp group.

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Loads of love,

Pastor Joseph Antwi

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