“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.” Romans 4:4-5
The blessings of God come to those who walk by faith trusting Jesus for their every need. There is no other way.
Your good works will not influence the blessings of God. However, your unyielding faith will stir the heart of God and bring the rewards of Christ.
The laws given to Moses on Mount Sinai required the Israelites to follow specific rules and sacraments relating to life. These laws died on the Cross and have been replaced by a New Covenant built on faith in Jesus.
Faith is a lifestyle of trusting God regardless of the conditions in your life. You reach out to God for your every need believing all the promises in Christ are yes and amen.
There is no obligation on the part of God to bless you because of your works. Think about this like a worker who gets paid for his labors. This was the spiritual principle of the Old Covenant.
In the New Covenant which was established by the death of Jesus all believers are justified by faith. The works of God were finished on the Cross. It is hypocrisy to think you can gain the favor of God through your works.
The scriptures speak openly about the principle of walking with God by faith. Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness and the righteous shall live by faith.
Without faith it is impossible to please God!
Hal Hollister Ministry 