Not Just A Listener

Romans 2:12-16

12 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous. 14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, 15 since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.) 16 This will take place on the day when God will judge men's secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

Bee's Thoughts:

Have you ever encountered people who promised you that they'll do something for you yet never execute it, or procrastinate about it for a very long time? And when you remind them of their promise, they would think you are a nag? I have. Sometimes I feel very frustrated with such people and have to give 'discount' for what they promise. :(

The above passage reminds us that it is not what we hear but what we do that's important. That means knowledge is nothing till we apply it.


Dear Lord,
Thank You for reminding me not only I should listen to what You say but to obey and do according to Your words. I pray that I will apply the knowledge I have and not procrastinate to do what I should.

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.