4. 1. Everyone judges, but the question is,
"What standard does one use?"
Romans 2:1 (ESV) Therefore you have no
excuse, O man, every one of you who
judges. For in passing judgment on
another you condemn yourself, because
you, the judge, practice the very same
things.
5. 2. God's first standard of judgment is truth
which belongs exclusively to Him.
6. 2. God's first standard of judgment is truth
which belongs exclusively to Him.
Romans 2:2 (NKJV) But we know that
the judgment of God is according to
truth against those who practice such
things.
8. 3. No one is free from judgment.
Romans 2:3 (ESV) Do you suppose, O
manyou who judge those who practice
such things and yet do them yourself
that you will escape the judgment of
God?
9. 4. The goodness of God is meant to lead
one to repentance, but normally only
after a person recognizes God's wrath is
deserved.
10. 4. The goodness of God is meant to lead
one to repentance, but normally only
after a person recognizes God's wrath is
deserved.
Romans 2:4 (ESV) Or do you presume on
the riches of his kindness and
forbearance and patience, not knowing
that Gods kindness is meant to lead you
to repentance?