15. They show that some requirements found in Moses’ Teachings are written in their hearts. Their consciences speak to them. Their thoughts accuse them on one occasion and defend them on another.
16. This happens as they face the day when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge people’s secret thoughts. He will use the Good News that I am spreading to make that judgment.
17. You call yourself a Jew, rely on the laws in Moses’ Teachings, brag about your God,
18. know what he wants, and distinguish right from wrong because you have been taught Moses’ Teachings.
19. You are confident that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in the dark,
20. an instructor of ignorant people, and a teacher of children because you have the full content of knowledge and truth in Moses’ Teachings.
21. As you teach others, are you failing to teach yourself? As you preach against stealing, are you stealing?