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Romans 2:28-29 God looks at our hearts.
Just because someone appears to be following God, through circumcision and other outward actions, it does not mean that he or she is following God and pursuing a right relationship with Him. If we just live a life of dos and don'ts, which is also referred to as legalism, we are like the Jews who were circumcised on the outside, with no circumcision of heart.
When man only focuses on the outward, it is to gain praise from others. What truly pleases God is when we allow God to circumcise our hearts. God can then begin to change us into His likeness. He cares about the spirit of the law.
Yes, we live by dos and don'ts, but as we draw closer to God, we “do” things that are pleasing to God and “don’t” do things that would displease Him. It is not for man’s praise that we do these things, because now it flows out of a circumcised heart, a heart whose only desire is to bring praise and glory to God and serve others.
- Caren Blackwell
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About this Plan
This plan is an invitation to the unashamed wonder and power of the gospel! In this six-part series of plans, you will work verse by verse through the book of Romans. Part 1 focuses on our sin and need for salvation. The Gospel tells us: "Jesus Changes Everything". The first step to experiencing the wonder of this gospel is acknowledging our need to be changed by Jesus!
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