As Romans 1 presented the dangers of self-deception, Romans 2 presents the dangers of a superficial morality.
After listing the sins of utter depravity (Ro 1:24-32), the Apostle Paul warns the respectable persons, including the religious leaders, that they, too, are subject to the wrath of God because they, too, have hard and impenitent hearts.
While externally they appear to be righteous, internally they steal, commit adultery, and practice idolatry (Ro 2:21-22).
Moral conduct, or a reputation for morality in the eyes of men, is worthless to God if there is no genuine holiness, or purity, according to His standards. The Lord commands: "Be ye holy; for I am holy." ( See 1 Pe 1:15-16.) Can anyone not be humbled by such a command from such a holy God?
Praise God for the assurance found in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." His people are to please Him and not just other people.
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