Romans 10 Verse 3 Analysis

In the face of conflict, it is human nature to react in anger, but the reaction of a Christian, who knows God’s words react with patience, love, kindness, forgiveness, prayer and knowledge. The problem with today’s society is that we spend our time and efforts in conflict with different races, cultures, and lifestyle choices. We are constantly fighting for equality, to where as we should be fighting for unity. Instead, we should be spending our efforts reaching out in love and respect, reaching out to those we are in conflict with. Our actions speak louder than words and sometimes causes us to look like hypocrites. We should not react to conflict without seeking God’s provision and guidance. (Matthew 5:38-48, Proverbs 15:1 NKJV) In Romans chapter 10 verse 3, Paul asserts how men, who do not believe in God, look to their own goodness and establish their lives based on their own works. In pride, fallen man wants to set up his own righteousness as good enough, but it falls short of God’s righteousness. In James 4:1, we are asked to look at the source of the conflict. Are we righteous enough to judge others for their opinions? How can we see other’s flaws when we have bigger flaws? (Matthew 7:3) We must judge …show more content…
They think once you are saved, life is blissful and trouble- free. They expect Christians to be transformed into immortal beings without human thoughts and problems. Through suffering and trials, we learn to cope with hope. Being a Christian, we learn what God wants for our lives, who we are, and how God uses the struggles to refine us and teach how to fully rely and trust him. ( ) Even though we trust God’s word and have a positive attitude about our future, people do not realize making one wrong slip can hinder our walk with God. We have to fully trust his words and prepare ourselves for the battle with the adversary. It is good versus evil. Compare it to the game of