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How Do We Know We Are Saved By the Evidence of Our Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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7<\/sup>To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8<\/sup>But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. 9<\/sup>There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; 10<\/sup>but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.<\/p>\nRomans 2:7-10 (NIV)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Yesterday, we went through the consistency in Scripture that we are not saved by our work. But work could be an indicator that we are saved by God’s grace. In Romans 2:7-10, Paul presents several indicators that can help us evaluate our spiritual standing and the genuineness of our salvation by Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first test, as mentioned in Ro. 2:7, is “persistence in doing good<\/em>.” This means that living a godly life has become a consistent pattern in our daily lives. It’s not about sporadic acts of kindness or occasional good deeds, but rather a sustained commitment to living according to God’s principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second indicator is the desire to “seek glory, honor and immortality<\/em>.” These are qualities that come from a life lived in relationship with God. When we seek these things in the right place\u2014in God himself\u2014it demonstrates that our hearts are aligned with His will. We are not doing good deeds for our own sake or to gain recognition from others, but because we want to become more like God in His character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, Ro. 2:8 reveals two warning signs that indicate a person is not right with God. The first is “self-seeking<\/em>,” which refers to a spirit of self-will or self-glorification. This can manifest in both irreligious and religious contexts. Whether we pursue our own desires through licentious living or through moral, upright behavior, the root issue is the same: it’s about us, not God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second warning sign is “rejecting the truth and following evil<\/em>.” This involves an unwillingness to learn from God’s truth. It’s a lack of teachability, a refusal to submit to truth outside of our own convictions and desires. Both irreligious and religious people can fall into this trap. Religious individuals may be willing to listen to God’s commands about how to live, but they may ignore the truth that they cannot keep those commands perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Ro. 2:9-10, Paul reiterates the teaching of the previous verses, emphasizing that God does not show favoritism. Judgment is impartial, and what matters is not our family or cultural background, but how we choose to relate to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how do we know we are saved by the evidence of our work? For sure it’s not about earning our way to heaven through good deeds. Instead, it’s about the consistent pattern of our lives. Do we persistently seek to do good and align our hearts with God’s character? Do we humbly submit to his truth and allow it to shape our lives? These are the indicators that our faith is genuine and that we are truly saved by grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on the positive and negative indicators of genuine faith discussed in this passage, what changes would you ask God to make in your life to more clearly demonstrate the reality of your salvation by grace?<\/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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