On the same morning as his commissioning, Associate Pastor Paul Arneberg preaches from Romans 2:1-4. After his introduction glorifying the Lord for His guidance and will in bringing him and Wendy to this area, church, and role, Pastor Paul outlines this passage as follows: “No Excuse” (v. 1); “Inescapable Truth” (vv. 2-3); and “"Contempt or Repentance?” (v. 4). Using the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14) as a main supportive text, Pastor Paul warns against comparing oneself with others since we’ll all be judged by God’s standard of perfect righteousness. The solution to both unrighteousness (1:18-32) and self-righteousness (2:1-29)? Repent and trust CHRIST ALONE for forgiveness and HIS righteousness (2 Cor. 5:21).