1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things… 4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? 28 For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. 29 But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. 💡 Takeaway Paul reminds us: it’s not about outward rituals, appearances, or pointing fingers. God sees the heart. His kindness leads us to repentance, and true integrity means our lives match our faith. 🔥 Challenge for Today Choose one area of your life where your actions don’t match what you believe and take a small step to align them.

❓️1️⃣ How does remembering death change how you live? Three moments remind me that life is fragile and never guaranteed: 1. My hospitalization – I woke up disoriented, struggling to remember current events as if I were still a teenager. My family feared losing me, and even after I stabilized, recovery was long and exhausting. That uncontrollable moment pushed me to take better care of my health and to rest, even with a demanding lifestyle. It also deepened my walk with Christ, because I realized life could have ended without warning. 2. A family member’s near loss – A freak accident nearly took one of my loved ones. We prepared for the worst, but through strong medical care, prayer, and the support of our church, they pulled through. That experience reminded me again of how quickly life can slip away, and how much we need each other. 3. The murder of Charlie Kirk – Hearing how his last moments were spent evangelizing, then suddenly being taken, struck me deeply. You never know the time, place, or hour. Life can end in a flash — and that truth has reshaped how I view each day. Together, these experiences remind me that life is a gift, not a guarantee. ❓️2️⃣ What thought pattern do you need to master? Gratitude and forgiveness. I need to brush off negative thoughts and stop carrying grudges. I don’t always know what others are going through, and even if they meant harm, why let them take up space in my mind or heart? Mastering gratitude means being thankful for every breath, and forgiveness means refusing to waste time on bitterness.

“If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.” - Marcus Aurelius

"Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Romans 4:3 Faith isn’t earned by flawless performance it’s born from trust. Abraham reminds us that righteousness is received, not achieved. When we stop trying to prove our worth and start walking in belief, God fills the gaps our works never could. Reflection — My Real Talk Where am I still trying to earn God’s favor? Finances. When bills stack up at month’s end, I panic. But when the noise settles, I remember: God has never let me go hungry or without shelter. He’s been there, and often the answer is already in my hands I’m just too worried to see it. How does my faith show when results are delayed? I’m weak. Anxiety and doubt creep in. It feels terrible. But naming it is step one choosing trust is step two. 💪 Virtue in Action Practice obedient faith this week act as if God’s word is already fulfilled, even before you see the outcome. That’s the faith that moves mountains and builds men. 📖 Daily Challenge Each morning this week, affirm: “Lord, I trust You more than my results.”

Where do you need more reason and less reaction? I notice I react fast when I feel disrespected or misunderstood whether it’s at work, driving, or even at home. My instinct is to defend myself, but that reaction usually makes things worse. I need to slow down, breathe, and let reason lead before emotion takes over. Learning to pause, listen, and think first is where my discipline still needs work. Wisdom isn’t silence it’s control. How do you want to be remembered? I want to be remembered as a man who stayed steady someone who led with faith, discipline not perfect, but grounded. A protector of his family, a man who lifted others when they were low, and one who kept his word.