Romans: Rooted in Jesus - Gospel Watchfulness

Have you ever left a conversation with someone feeling greater amounts of guilt and shame then when you engaged the person? I remember visiting a neighbor who walked me through his home detailing all the improvements that he had made. His home and mine had the same exact layout, but his was fully updated. While I left with ideas of improvements that I could make, I also left feeling like I had fallen short of the standard. Maybe some of that was my own insecurity, but some was the manner he communicated the improvements. I walked away feeling behind on my home projects. I’m sure that I’ve done that to others in areas I am more competent in than home improvement.

In our text, the Apostle Paul warns us to be alert to people who walk into the church creating tiers of spirituality and tasks to perform for acceptance. He tells the church that this is the work of our adversary, Satan, whom God will soon crush under our feet. It’s interesting language because it’s words that the Father speaks to Christ, saying, sit here until I make your enemies your footstool, and points to Christ’s victory, being our victory. Join us as we celebrate Christ.