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What Does Being Judged by Our Work Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6<\/sup>God \u201cwill repay each person according to what they have done.\u201d<\/p>\nRomans 2:6 (NIV)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Yesterday we looked at 3 characterises of how God would judge us. But the apostle Paul makes a surprising statement in Romans 2:6, he writes that “God ‘will give to each person according to what he has done.'” At first glance, this might seem to contradict Paul’s earlier statement in Romans 1:16-17, where he asserts that righteousness comes from God and is received through faith, not earned by works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that Paul is not contradicting himself. In Romans 2:6, he is quoting the last line of Psalm 62:1-12, which contrasts two groups of people: those who plot against God’s chosen king and those who find rest and salvation in God alone. The latter group is rewarded by God according to what they have done, which is to seek refuge in Him and make Him the center of their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul is not suggesting that works are the basis for salvation, but rather that they serve as evidence of genuine faith. Just as the apples on an apple tree prove that the tree is alive, good works demonstrate that a person has saving faith. Faith in Christ alone provides new life, but a changed life of righteousness proves that faith is real and heartfelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important not to misinterpret Paul’s words as implying that works need to be added to faith in order to stand before God on the day of judgment. However, it is equally crucial not to diminish the challenge presented in this passage. If our professed faith does not result in a transformation of our actions and deeds, it is valid to question the sincerity and depth of that faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, while religious people may mistakenly believe that they can be saved by works, Paul’s message in Romans 2:6 is not about earning salvation through good deeds. Instead, he emphasizes that genuine faith in God will naturally lead to a changed life, with works serving as evidence of that faith. Salvation comes through faith alone, but true faith will inevitably be accompanied by righteous living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever found yourself relying on good works to earn God’s favor? How does what you read today challenge that notion?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[The ideas for this week’s materials on Romans 2:1-16 were drawn from Tim Keller’s book “Romans 1-7 for You<\/a>“]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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