In what ways can we pursue the "good" mentioned in Romans 2:10 today? The Call to “Good” in Romans 2:10 “But there will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.” God promises real, eternal rewards—glory, honor, peace—to all who actively live out His definition of good. That same call reaches us today. Letting Scripture Define “Good” • Rooted in God’s character (Psalm 119:68) • Revealed in His commands (Deuteronomy 10:12-13) • Modeled perfectly by Christ (Acts 10:38; John 13:15) • Produced in believers by the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) Why Our “Good” Matters • Confirms genuine faith (James 2:17-18) • Points the watching world to God (Matthew 5:16; 1 Peter 2:12) • Builds up fellow believers (Hebrews 10:24) • Stores up eternal treasure (1 Timothy 6:18-19) Practical Pathways to Pursue Good Today Living by God’s Word • Daily reading and obeying Scripture (Joshua 1:8) • Allowing truth to correct and train us (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Cultivating Holiness • Turning from known sin immediately (1 John 1:9) • Setting boundaries that guard purity of heart, mind, and body (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4) Serving Others Selflessly • Meeting tangible needs—food, shelter, encouragement (Isaiah 58:6-7; Galatians 6:10) • Using spiritual gifts for the common good (1 Peter 4:10) Practicing Justice and Mercy • Standing up for the vulnerable (Proverbs 31:8-9) • Forgiving others as Christ forgave us (Colossians 3:13) Walking in Humble Faith • Depending on the Spirit, not mere willpower (Romans 8:13-14) • Acknowledging God’s grace as the source of every good work (Ephesians 2:10) Demonstrating Integrity in Daily Life • Honest speech and business dealings (Ephesians 4:25; Proverbs 11:1) • Faithful stewardship of money and time (1 Corinthians 4:2) Extending Gospel Witness • Sharing Christ verbally (Romans 10:14-15) • Living a life that adorns the message (Titus 2:10) Persevering When Good Is Hard • Remembering future glory, honor, and peace (2 Corinthians 4:17) • Trusting God to reward faithfulness even if unnoticed now (Galatians 6:9) Encouragement for the Journey God has already supplied everything needed for a life of godliness (2 Peter 1:3). As we walk in obedience, the promise of Romans 2:10 becomes our present and future hope—glory, honor, and peace that only He can give. |
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