Bible reference:  Acts 20:24; Romans 2:17-29 The Religious Man We are called to the ministry of reconciliation.   We will do it differently.   God gifts us in different ways.   God likes unity, not uniformity. Romans 2:17-29 Paul is a very good example of a religious man.  Until he got to know Jesus,  then he understood the Gospel.   Religious people know the law, 10 commandments; instruction in the Law and God's rules for living.   They claim to be a teacher of children,  instruct the foolish,  help the blind.  But they do the very things they preach against. They break the Law.  You can be circumcised physically,  but unless you heart is right  it's of no value. They must refuse to apply Scripture in their own lives, but instruct in other people's lives. Who has a "special " relationship with God?  We don't just accept God, there must be a life transformation. Romans 3:1-26 We all fall short,  no one is worthy.   We can all fall into the trap of bei