You Who Judge Practice the Same Things

In this passage the apostle Paul points out the sin of all people, Jew and Gentile alike, and strongly rebukes the attitude of thinking oneself righteous and condemning others. Paul warns that those who outwardly keep the Law and act like people of faith, but inwardly live proud and hypocritical lives, will face the same judgment in the end. He makes clear that God looks at the heart rather than outward deeds, and that boasting of one's own goodness and judging others can turn into a rebuke that comes back on oneself.

Through the parable of the wedding feast, it also exposes the foolishness of those who ignore the invitation to salvation that God has sent even to unworthy sinners, and sink into worldly life. Even though God has given the robe of salvation through Jesus Christ, he does not tolerate an attitude that takes it lightly and tries to live by one's own standards. We must face the reality that many people instead use God's kindness as an excuse to sin, and despise the opportunity to repent.

We must remember that God searches the heart, so he can never be deceived. When we do not miss the opportunity to repent that he gives even at this moment, and turn back humbly instead of being drunk on our own righteousness and condemning others, we can truly live a life worthy of those who are saved. We must look at whether our hearts right now are set on knowing God, or on following our own interests.