As we move into Romans 2 and 3, Paul turns his attention toward those who might have been tempted to feel morally or spiritually superior. The message becomes personal. It is not enough to recognize the sins of others. Every person must stand honestly before God. Romans 2 exposes the danger of religious pride and self-righteousness. Romans 3 brings Paul’s argument to its conclusion: everyone is under sin, and no one can be made right with God by personal goodness or religiou