1. Well then, what can we say about our ancestor Abraham?
2. If he became acceptable to God because of what he did, then he would have something to boast about. But he would never be able to boast about it to God.
3. The Scriptures say, “God accepted Abraham because Abraham had faith in him.”
4. Money paid to workers isn't a gift. It is something they earn by working.
5. But you cannot make God accept you because of something you do. God accepts sinners only because they have faith in him.
6. In the Scriptures David talks about the blessings that come to people who are acceptable to God, even though they don't do anything to deserve these blessings. David says,
7. “God blesses peoplewhose sins are forgivenand whose evil deedsare forgotten.