To begin with, there are two main lessons to be learned from chapter 1. First is a prayer for others. Paul said he prayed without ceasing and mentioned them in prayers. From this, I can say that it is very important to remember our brothers, sisters and all our friends in our prayers so that they can come out of their predicament. Paul was not self-centered to pray for himself alone, but rather for his brethren in Rome and we must do such.
Secondly, God despises idolatry. When men decided to worship and serve creatures instead of the creator as written by Paul, God's wrath came upon