🔥 God’s Righteous Judgment

Lesson Text: Romans 2:1–16
Sunday School – April 26, 2026


💡 Introduction

Let’s tell the truth.

It’s easy to point out sin in others…
and overlook it in ourselves.

Paul steps in and says:

👉 “You judging… and doing the SAME thing?”

This lesson is not about “them.”

This lesson is about US.


📖 Scripture Lesson Text (KJV)

Romans 2:1–16

(Include full scripture exactly as provided — already confirmed from your lesson pages )


🔥 Holiness Teaching (Make It Plain)

1. Hypocrisy is dangerous (v.1)

You condemn yourself when you judge others but do the same thing.

👉 Holiness starts with SELF examination.


2. God’s patience is not permission (v.4)

God is being merciful… not approving your behavior.

👉 His goodness is trying to lead you to repentance.


3. You can store up judgment (v.5)

Every unrepented sin is building something.

👉 Not blessing… judgment.

(That shoplifting illustration in your lesson? 🔥 — people thought they were getting away… but they were storing consequences.)


4. God judges fairly (vv.6–11)

No favoritism. No shortcuts.

👉 Church title won’t save you
👉 Reputation won’t save you
👉 Only righteousness through Christ


5. Your conscience testifies against you (vv.14–15)

Even without the law… people know right from wrong.

👉 You don’t need a sermon to know some things ain’t right.


6. God sees EVERYTHING (v.16)

Even what you think is hidden.

👉 Secrets are only hidden from people… not God.


🧠 Reflection Questions

  • Where am I judging others while ignoring myself?
  • Am I confusing God’s patience with approval?
  • What am I tolerating that God is calling me to repent from?
  • Am I living holy… or just looking saved?

🙏 Closing Reflection

God is not fooled.

God is not confused.

God is not partial.

👉 He is JUST.

And holiness is still required.

Rev. Lennel F. McDaniel, Pastor | www.tabernaclemissionarybaptistchurch.com | 714 South Shelby Street Louisville, KY | Smoketown Holy Ghost Headquarters #1