What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith; but that Israel who pursued a law that would lead to righteousness did not succeed in reaching that law. Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone, as it is written, “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”
Faith/belief is the key; it is the piercing light that enables me to see the stumbling block, the impediment in my path, to avoid tripping. It is the key that provides the Holy Spirit to guide me into all truth.
The Law has not changed; "Thou shalt have no other Gods before Me" is still "Thou shalt have no other Gods before Me, " but my understanding and my willingness to seek obedience, to not stumble over that command have been radically changed. I want to please the One who lifted me out of sin and death.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 19
Mid-day: 119:17-24
Evening: Psalm 94
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