For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,

and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

God’s Righteous Judgment

Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.

But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.

And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God?

for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves,

and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law,

(as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did;

What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

God’s Everlasting Love

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,

For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, “The man who does those things shall live by them.”

And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.

The Law of Liberty

Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.

For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables.