This is one of the biggest myths in Christianity. Jesus blesses those who walk by faith believing in His promises. Jesus crucified the works doctrine on the Cross.
The Bible explains he who works, the wages are not a gift from God but an obligation. The individual who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.
The Bible instructs believers to cease from striving and rest in God. Like God who rested after six days of creation work, we are to seek the sabbath rest of God.
The works of God come by the Holy Spirit. It is not by might nor by strength but by the Spirit. Human effort is a waste of time.
Abraham walked by faith and waited on God for many years. He took action when He heard the voice of God. The faith of Abraham was credited as righteousness.
Moses tended sheep for forty years waiting upon God. Then God appeared and gave him an assignment. Moses walked by faith and obeyed God.
The righteousness of Jesus comes by your unyielding faith in His promises. Your relationship with Jesus is governed by the principle of faith believing Jesus calls things that do not exist as if they did.
Without faith no one can please God!
Hal Hollister Ministry 