Romans 2: 28For you are not a true Jew just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the ceremony of circumcision. 29No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.

well somehow the jew vs gentile thing bothers me.. it always has.. I have always wanted to be one of the 'chosen race' although they have had a very hard time due to it.. but this scripture makes me feel better! LOL! stating that as long as our heart is right with God.. that makes us part of the chosen race.. 

it also states that a changed person seeks praise from God and not people... in that area.. many people who believe their heart to be right.. are stumbling around... I guess to be honest... we could all of us determine at least one or two people whose praise and acceptance we strive for... and while we know that is just human nature.. to long to be accepted and loved.. that is still apparently a problem if we put this desire for acceptance before God's acceptance of us... 

Romans 3: 29After all, is God the God of the Jews only? Isn’t he also the God of the Gentiles? Of course he is. 30There is only one God, and he makes people right with himself only by faith, whether they are Jews or Gentiles. 31Well then, if we emphasize faith, does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of course not! In fact, only when we have faith do we truly fulfill the law.

our faith is still all we really have going for us.. our belief in Christ as our savior.. no matter who we are.. what race.. that is the truth of all of us...