Observations of Romans 3:10-12

*Note: The small group discussion for this passage was preparatory, taking place before the study.*

In Romans 3:10-12, Paul's prayerful meditation and systematizing of Scripture on the doctrine of human sin led him to the Psalms. Compare/contrast and pray through Psalm 14:1-3; Psalm 53:1-3; and Romans 3:10-12 in preparation for our study. We will come back together to talk about our findings. For reference, the passages are listed below:

PSALM 14

To the choirmaster. Of David.

¹ The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”
They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds;
there is none who does good.

² The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man,
to see if there are any who understand,
who seek after God.

³ They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt;
there is none who does good,
not even one.

PSALM 53

There Is None Who Does Good

To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David.

¹ The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”
They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity;
there is none who does good.

² God looks down from heaven
on the children of man
to see if there are any who understand,
who seek after God.

³ They have all fallen away;
together they have become corrupt;
there is none who does good,
not even one.

ROMANS 3:10b-12

   “None is righteous, no, not one;
¹¹ no one understands;
no one seeks for God.
¹² All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;
no one does good,
not even one.”