Romans 1:18-32
Dear RTB’ers,
…that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what has been made, so that they are without excuse. (vv. 19-20) I am in awe of unbelief every time I read these verses. How can people not believe?? Look around, from the macro to the micro, looking through a telescope or a microscope, looking at this created world, how can someone not believe in an infinite mind Creator? I’m stunned at unbelief!
Yes, the beauty of creation…But look at what we’ve accomplished on our own! Paul gives us a good list for examining our own hearts: …God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. (vv. 28b-31) OK, maybe I’ve been kinda good the past couple of weeks. But when I look at Paul’s list and look back on my own life, I cringe. And I know then that I am guilty of evil, that I need a redeemer, that only Jesus can forgive everything from my past. And with all that I can confess, be forgiven, and move on. Thank you, Jesus.
Enjoy!
See also: September 19 (2021) / Romans 1:1-32