In this message from Romans, Paul turns his focus from the obviously immoral to those who look religious, but whose hearts remain unchanged. He exposes the danger of leaning on heritage, rituals, or knowledge as proof of righteousness while missing the inward transformation God desires. We’re reminded that God’s people are not defined by outward signs but by hearts renewed by His Spirit. True belonging to God has always been about integrity, the harmony between what we say we believe and what is actually true in our hearts.

Scripture calls us to pause and examine: are we living from genuine faith or simply maintaining a religious image? When we understand the difference, we begin to see the beauty and freedom that comes from Spirit-led authenticity before God.

Here are some things we’ll learn:
· Why outward religion without inward renewal dishonors God.
· How Paul dismantles the false security of spiritual privilege and religious reputation.
· What “circumcision of the heart” really means and why it still matters today.
· The difference between dead orthodoxy and Spirit-empowered faith.
· How the gospel frees us from performance-based religion and restores joy in genuine repentance.

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