ROMANS 1

This chapter introduces the author Paul as the disciple assigned to spread the word of God about Jesus to the Gentiles. Paul was very thankful to God because of the faithfulness of the people in Rome. Here, he expresses his longingness to be with the people in Rome and to preach God's teachings. He said that it is his obligation to teach to all types of people. He said that he is proud of the gospel as it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. 

"For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteousness will live by faith.' - Romans 1:17

In this chapter, Paul mentioned that some people are no longer recognizing the glory of God and instead they worshipped idols. He said that though they know that God made it easy for people to understand his commandments, some people chose not to follow Him. This is because in the first place, some people stopped recognizing God. Without God in people's lives, they will be led astray and will have more tendency to commit sin. They will no longer be able to determine whether what they are doing is against God's commandments. These people will commit sin and also agree to their fellowmen who also commit sin.

This chapter reminds to always go to God and ask for wisdom from Him. It reminds me to guard my mind and my heart. Just like what have been discussed in the Feast last May 4. We can see God in everything but not everything is good. We should filter the thoughts or ideas that we are getting specially in our media because not all of them are Godly. If we are not familiar with God's teaching, we might be led in the wrong direction. So one solution is that we need to have a strong foundation for our faith in God. Just like immunity system for our health. If we have a strong immunity system spiritually, nothing ungodly will destroy our spiritual health. We have to always be close to God through prayer, attending masses or prayer meetings and reading the Bible. Let us make God the center of our lives.