Rom 4:4-5 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.
Rom 4:14 For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless,
Rom 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
It is so marvelous to know that we are declared righteous by God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not made righteous by what we do (did) and do (did) not do. But we are made righteous through faith and faith alone.
It is clear that righteousness is not earned by work (not even a single good work!), if it is so, it is not a gift, but an obligation. God credits us as righteous through our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
How precious are these thoughts! Thank be to God! Knowing that God is not so concerned about what we do and what we don't do, but more concerned about our faith in Him, how much courage we should have to do His will everyday! How much peace He grants his children when they have faith in Him?
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