A Warning To The Hypocrite And Moralist

Summary

The sermon examines Romans 2, focusing on the dangers of resting in self-righteousness, whether through moralism or hypocrisy. It contrasts the moralist, who judges themselves by others and their own standards, with the hypocrite, who rests in knowledge of the law but fails to apply it personally. The preacher emphasizes that true acceptance before God comes only through resting in Jesus Christ, the Lamb, not in one's own works or righteousness. Biblical examples such as Cain and Abel, the Pharisee and the tax collector, and key passages from Isaiah, Luke, and Matthew illustrate this truth.