Romans 2:14-15 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;

Yesterday as I spoke about spiritual abusers, I want to address worldly excusers. If you have never heard this phrase before, I would be surprised. “Good people go to hell all the time.” That doesn’t sound fair and worldly people rebel against that notion because it speaks to them.

The very next verse gives the answer as to how all men are judged for their actions, Christians and non-christians alike. It is only just and fair if all are judged alike.

V16  In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

What this means for all of us, in everything we do: did we do it with Jesus Christ? Did we do a thing to glorify ourselves or to glorify Jesus Christ? Did we want to be seen or did we want Jesus Christ to be seen? Where our actions obedience of faith or force of will?

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

The meditations of a man’s heart are true if Jesus Christ dwells in that heart.

Titus 2:15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

How soon into a child’s growth do we talk about abuse? If we are to grow in Christ, there should be a point where we talk about abuses. God forbid that you are in a church that hides spiritual abusers. For the great unchurched, the reason they may be out of fellowship is exactly this reason.

Unfortunately there will be some who latch onto this verse and claim it as their responsibility to correct every perceived error they see. I use the word perceive here to once again remind you that not all perceptions are true. Remember it is Jesus who is True. Jesus also is the only authority.

John 3:35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

It is true that Jesus gave His apostles authority over demons, at a time and for a purpose to declare the Kingdom of God unto salvation. Once you have accepted Jesus Christ into your heart, the author of your salvation resides with you.

Hebrews 12:2,6 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

Chastening of sin and error comes from the Lord, not men. Men who claim authority for themselves by verse 15 of Titus 2, have forgotten and forsaken verses 1 and 2.

“But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.”

Their first sign is impatience.