2 If he became acceptable to God because of what he did, then he would have something to brag about. But he would never be able to brag 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,
7-8 “What a blessingwhen God forgives our sinsand our evil deeds.What a blessingwhen the Lord erases our sinsfrom his book.”
9 Are these blessings meant for circumcised people or for those who are not circumcised? Well, the Scriptures say that God accepted Abraham because Abraham had faith in him.