Our scripture this morning is Romans 3:21-23 (ESV).
But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
In Acts 15:8-9 Peter tells the other Jewish Christian leaders “God makes no distinction” in blessing people of faith with His Holy Spirit. Paul adds the responsibility side of this saying “there is no distinction: for all have sinned.” We are all guilty of choosing our own way over the path God has for us. Paul is trying to show the Romans that no one, Jew or Gentile, can be saved without believing in Jesus and going to share His love.
Heavenly Father, help us to put aside foolish differences we create among ourselves, and follow Jesus in faith. May we go to prepare the way of the Lord. Amen.
