Romans 4

Romans 4

The Jews had confidence that they were righteous due their Abrahamic lineage, however what Paul states that Abraham was considered a good man because of his faith in God not in actions. There were multiple occasions where Abraham did downright wrong things but in the end it was his persistent relationship with God that made him righteous before Him.

I succumbed into lust 30 minutes ago knowing that I'd be reading scripture straight after. It almost seemed as if I was using "grace" as an excuse to just get on with it. I hope and pray that I'd be motivated by the power of grace to cut this out of my life, it's crippling. For the most part at least, I know I am righteous before God even though I don't feel like I am at some moments of doubt, guilt and shame .

Prayer/repentance:
- cut my lust full indulgences asap, be motivated by the power of grace rather than legalism
- be more considerate of the women I am around in my thoughts
- Thankyou that I am redeemed by standards that is impossible for me to upkeep