But What About You?

We often find ourselves in a dangerous place of self-righteousness, convinced that we're not as bad as others. This message from Romans 2 confronts the moralist within us—the person who shows up to church, serves occasionally, gives when convenient, and thinks these actions make us fundamentally good people. But here's the uncomfortable truth: good people don't get into heaven. Bad people who've been radically saved and transformed by the blood of Jesus get into heaven. The passage exposes how we constantly move the line of what's good to ensure we're always on the right side of it. We judge others while practicing the same things, presuming on God's kindness without understanding it's meant to lead us to repentance, not approval of our sin. The courtroom imagery is powerful—we belong in the courtroom, but not in the seat we're sitting in. We should be at the defense table with Jesus as our attorney, not playing judge or prosecutor. When Satan accuses us of every wrong motive and sinful action, Jesus doesn't make excuses for our sin. Instead, He shows the holes in His hands and declares our penalty has been paid in full. This is the gospel we've watered down, the truth we've neutered to avoid offense. The call today is to stop making excuses, stop comparing ourselves to others, and recognize our desperate need for a Savior who loved us enough to become the line we could never reach.