Based on the reference you provided, let's look at Romans 3:9 in context, as well as the surrounding verses to gain a deeper understanding. Romans 3:9-20 WEB reads:
What then? Are we better than they? No, in no way. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin. As it is written, "There is no one righteous; no, not one. There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks after God. They have all turned aside. They have together become unprofitable. There is no one who does good, no, not, so much as one." "Their throat is an open tomb. With their tongues they have used deceit." "The poison of vipers is under their lips;" "Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness." "Their feet are swift to shed blood. Destruction and misery are in their ways. The way of peace, they haven't known." "There is no fear of God before their eyes."
Now we know that whatever things the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God. Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
These verses emphasize the universal nature of sin. Both Jews and Gentiles are under the power of sin. No one is righteous on their own; everyone has turned away from God. The law was given not to save us, but to show us our sin and our need for a Savior.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, acknowledging our sinfulness and our need for Your forgiveness. We thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to pay the price for our sins. Help us to turn from our wicked ways and to seek Your face. Give us the strength to live according to Your will, and to be a light in this dark world.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
In light of this scripture, let us strive to live godly lives, remembering that it is only by the grace of God that we are saved, and not by our own works. Let us also share this good news with others, that they too may come to know the saving power of Jesus Christ.
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Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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