Why We Judge Others to Justify Our Own Sin - Romans 2:1-24 | July 14, 2026

Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream open Romans 2, exploring why we judge others' sins to excuse our own, how God's patience is meant to lead us to repentance, and how our hypocrisy shapes the world's view of God. Scripture Focus: Romans 2:1-24 - Paul confronts the self-righteous, warning that knowing the law doesn't exempt anyone from its standard. In This Episode: Why we deflect from our own sin by pointing at others "Big rock" sins vs. quieter internal sins like pride and envy Mistaking God's patience for approval How hypocrisy in leaders damages God's reputation Key Quote: "The kindness is meant to draw us into God... we don't think of God's kindness as something to become comfortable with." One Single Story is a weekday devotional walking through the One Year Bible, connecting scripture to everyday life in short, honest conversations. Find us at Open Door Church, Edenton, NC, or online at visitopendoor.com and onesinglestory.com. Subscribe so you never miss a daily episode. Coming This Week: We continue in Romans, unpacking what true righteousness looks like from the inside out. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Romans #Repentance #Faith