Who is God like? Vv. 17-20 Unlike other nations, God revealed his will to the Jews through the law. Therefore, the identity of the Jews will be clearly revealed when they obey the law of God and guide those in darkness to the light, bringing the immature and foolish to knowledge and truth by using the law. Think about the reason of this word of grace today. Remember, we have the privilege of receiving the law, but it comes with the responsibility to preach the word. Vv. 28,29 Through the Holy Spirit God gives circumcision of the heart. This was fulfilled with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Therefore if anyone dwells in Christ and obeys the word, then he is truly a person of God. It is more important to have a true relationship with God than to differentiate God’s people according to outward appearance. Is the Holy Spirit working in me everyday?
What lesson is God teaching me? Vv. 17-24 The Jews, who received the amazing privilege of a relationship with God, were proud of their privilege. However, they did not honor the relationship through obedience and blasphemed God’s name. They received the law of God and rose to the honorable position of teaching others; but, they sinned by failing to practice the very things they were teaching others.
Let the sign of God’s grace in my life be one of thanksgiving and obedience, not pride.
