Self Condemned: Romans 2:3
“3) But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? Romans 2:3
We are going to work our way slowly through this chapter. It is here that Paul begins to lay down the doctrine of God’s wrath and judgement. This chapter is virtually ignored by the modern church. It is cloaked under the notion that God’s love will forgive and accept everyone. Paul stood in direct opposition to that reasoning.
After accusing the Jews of religious hypocrisy in the previous two verses (Romans 2:1-2), Paul now asks a rhetorical question, “And do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment upon those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God?”
The answer is obvious, they were self condemned. Jesus warned about this in Matthew 7:1-2; “1) Do not judge lest you be judged. 2) For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.”
It is amazing how many people find fault in others and condemn them, but they are blind to their own sin. Many times they excuse their own sin for other reasons such as; “I’m Jewish and one of God’s chosen people.” Others may reason, “I’ve been baptized, confirmed or live a very good life for the most part, certainly God will overlook my sins.
But the more you pour on your religious status, the greater your own judgment. Those who claim to know God have no excuse for their sin, because they should know better. These people are self condemned.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter; Cofounder of GoServ Global
