Faith Credited As Righteousness

Scripture: 1 In light of all of this, what should we say about our ancestor Abraham? 2 If Abraham was made right by performing certain works, then he would surely have something to brag about. Right? Not before the Creator God, 3 because as the Scriptures say, “Abraham believed God and trusted in His promises, so God counted it to his favor as righteousness.” 4 Now, when you work a job, do your wages come as a gift or as compensation for your work ? It is most certainly not a gift—you are only paid what you have earned. 5 So for the person who does not work, but instead trusts in the One who makes the ungodly right, his faith is counted for him as righteousness. 6 Remember the psalm where David speaks about the benefits that come to the person whom God credits with righteousness apart from works? He said, 7 Blessed are those whose wrongs have been forgiven and whose sins have been covered. 8 Blessed is the person whose sin the Lord will not take into account. 9 So is this blessing for the circumcised or for all uncircumcised people too? We remind you what the Scripture has to say: faith was credited to Abraham as righteousness. (Romans 4:1-9 The Voice) Sometimes it can be difficult to figure out what this walking with Lord is all about. Is it following all the rules, is it just doing what we do and hope for the best, or is it faith? I believe this is one of the ‘both and’ parts of what God has for us. Faith is so very much what God wants in our lives. We need to believe and trust our God! Father, it does sometimes seem difficult, but I know that I believe You and trust You with all my heart. I desire to be one of the righteous ones without boasting or arrogance; just simple faith. AMEN Lord God, I want the joy of having my rebellion and sin forgiven. I want to live in complete honesty. I will rejoice in You. Psalm 32
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