Romans 3:9 · KJV

"What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?

⁸And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.

⁹What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

¹⁰As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

¹¹There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.

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Devotional Reflection

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In Romans 3, Paul makes it clear that none of us can approach God's level of perfection and purity. What is the plan? What can we do to escape the grip of sin? God's answer is Jesus. I believe that is also the answer! Christ came to save us from sin (Mark 10:45), offering atonement for our sins while we were still sinners (Romans 5:6-11). Jesus became our bridge back to God because we could not earn our way to God through our goodness. Here is the glorious truth:

Prayer

God, who is holy and fair, I admit to You that I have done wrong things in my life. Still, by faith, I believe that what Jesus did for me by dying, being buried, and rising again gave me life and made me holy in Your eyes. Because of Your amazing grace, please bless me and give me the power to live as Your victorious child. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

How do you view the concept of sin in your life?

What does it mean for you to be under sin?

When have you felt the need for redemption or forgiveness?

Life Application

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Recognize your own shortcomings and seek grace in your relationships.

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Engage with others to foster understanding and unity, acknowledging our shared human condition.

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