Our Problems do not Bring His Power
- Bishop Keith Butler
- Mar 25, 2023
- 1 min read
But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man). (Romans 3:5)
Paul posed a question that challenges our understanding of God's righteousness and justice. He essentially said, “Can our wrongdoing commend God doing great things?”
The word commend is sunistao andmeans approves or introduces.
Paul was asking a rhetorical question: “If our unrighteousness, or wrongdoing, actually serves to commend or approve of God's righteousness, then why does God take vengeance on us for our sin?” It seems like a paradox, and Paul even admitted that he was speaking as a man and did not fully understand the answer.
God is just and fair in His judgments. He will not show partiality to anyone, and everyone will be held accountable for their actions. Jesus forgives when we repent, but there are real-life consequences for sinful actions and decisions.
As believers, we are called to live a life of holiness and righteousness. This means making God’s Word and God’s way a priority over anything else. Prioritizing our relationship with God requires some determination on our part. We need to be reading God’s Word daily, praying, and surrounding ourselves with believers who will encourage and support us as we seek to follow God more closely.
Practical Application
Set a goal to increase your time in prayer and reading the Word this week. Challenge yourself to step up because your problems don’t bring God’s power, but faith does!
