Romans 2:18 · KJV

"And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁶In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

¹⁷Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,

¹⁸And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;

¹⁹And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,

²⁰An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

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Reflection Questions

How do you seek to know God's will in your life?

What does it mean for you to approve of what is excellent?

When have you felt guided by your understanding of God's law?

Life Application

spiritual guidance

Spend time in prayer and scripture to discern God's will for your life.

moral choices

Evaluate your decisions based on what aligns with God's teachings and values.

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