There is no arrogance in grace!

Romans 11:11-24 is a continuation of Paul’s discourse concerning the relationship of Jews and Gentile Christians. It is interesting that Paul noted arrogance on the part of Gentile believers. Some believed that God judged the nation of Israel so Gentiles could receive God’s blessing. That sounds like an arrogant thought concerning our great God.

How could Christians in the time of Paul be so self-centered? Well, I fear that hasn’t changed for many Christians today. Too often, we have the genie concept of God. Rub the lamp and God will meet all of my needs since I am the center of His universe. Douglas Moo declares, It is the egotism of Gentile Christians who present God’s manifold plan as having the salvation of themselves as its focus that Paul wishes to expose and criticize.

Arrogance is not compatible with grace. All we have received or ever will receive is unmerited. He loves us dearly as He so well-proved at the cross. He works all things together for good for those who seek Him by faith. Don’t make the mistake of adding arrogance to grace.

Study Romans 11:11-24 at crimsonministries.org under the Books of the Bible tab. Time spent understanding grace and rejecting arrogance, is time well-spent.