READ Romans 2
The Jews have no partiality with God because they live for the Law.

INSIGHT
Without God, there is no right and wrong; there is only preference. We can say that we prefer something to be or not to be; but unless we appeal to God, we cannot use the words right and wrong. If one person says something is right and another says it is wrong, their opinions cancel each other out unless they can appeal to a higher authority. Humanity needs God not only for salvation but also for the normal functioning of society. It is sobering to ask, “If everyone were exactly like me, what kind of society would we have?”

PRAYER
Give praise and thanks to the Lord for the matchless gift of eternal life through Christ:
Come, let’s shout joyfully to the Lord,
Shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation!  
Let’s enter his presence with thanksgiving;
Let’s shout triumphantly to him in song.  
For the Lord is a great God,
A great King above all gods.
Come, let’s worship and bow down;
Let's kneel before the Lord our Maker.  
For he is our God,
And we are the people of his pasture,
The sheep under his care (Psalm 95:1-3, 6-7).

Pause for praise and thanksgiving, and pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
My soul, bless the Lord,
And all that is within me,
Bless his holy name.  
My soul, bless the Lord,
And do not forget all his benefits
(Psalm 103:1-2).

Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Your word is a lamp for my feet  
And a light on my path.
I have solemnly sworn  
To keep your righteous judgments
Lord, please accept my freewill offerings of praise,  
And teach me your judgments
(Psalm 119:105-106, 108).

As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:

• Greater personal discipline
• Christians worldwide who are persecuted for their faith
• Your activities for the day

Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen (1 Timothy 1:17).