Romans 2:25-29

About this episode

This episode reflects on Romans 2:25-29, discussing the true meaning of being a Jew and the importance of internal character over outward appearances.

Romans 2:25-29 - Daily Devotion - 13 June 2026 St Barnabas Anglican Church Fairfield & Bossley Park 25 Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. 26 If a man who is not circumcised keeps the requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision? 27 The one who is physically uncircumcised yet keeps the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker. 28 A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical. 29 No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God. REFLECTIONS Written by Alan Vongsavanh How often do we judge a person based solely on their appearance? When we see someone wearing a particular uniform, like a police officer or a corporate employee, we naturally assume they uphold the values we associate with that uniform. Yet, experience tells us that clothing can be deceptive. A uniform only affects a person’s outward…

Topics covered

• circumcision
• law
• internal character
• spirituality
• judgment
• Apostle Paul

Keywords

• Romans
• circumcision
• law
• Apostle Paul
• spirituality
• judgment
• internal character

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St Barnabas Anglican Church Fairfield and Bossley Park

Books & works: Romans 2:25-29

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