Romans 11:25–36

The Mystery that Humbles Us

Don't be conceited or arrogant. Rather, be humble, and praise God!

Romans 11:25–36 pulls us into a sweeping mystery that calls for humility rather than pride. Paul warns believers not to become wise in their own eyes, reminding us that every bit of understanding, every gift of grace, and every place we stand in God’s story is something we received, not something we earned. Gentile believers are urged to resist any sense of superiority, because God has not abandoned Israel. His plan still includes them, and His calling remains firm. The passage reveals a God who binds all people in disobedience so He might show mercy to all kinds of people, bringing Jew and Gentile into one redeemed family. In the end, the only fitting response is worship. Paul leads us to marvel at the depths of God’s wisdom and the vastness of His purposes, inviting us to stand in awe of a story far greater than our understanding and to proclaim with him that all things are from God, through God, and for God.