Romans begins with a powerful reminder, our righteousness has been given to us through faith in Jesus, not by our works. 

Navigating that freedom in Him can sometimes be challenging, like it was for the Jews and Gentiles, who struggled to put their “old ways” behind them and embrace a new day in Christ. 

Let me encourage you again with this powerful verse, 
Romans 2:16  This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares

It’s all about the secret place of our hearts. Jesus’ judgment or discernment is given to us with compassion and grace, our goal is to act out our walk in faith, letting our works become a sign of our love and surrender to Him, preparing us THE CHURCH, as His beautiful bride