Salvation of the Jewish heroes did not come by works, but by faith.
Law keeping Jews of this time loved to brag about their pedigree as “sons of Abraham”. Paul is dismantling this.
A relationship with God is not passed on genetically.
Men are happy enough to brag when they check off a few kept rules, but a life of faith is so much more than that.
Acting on what I do know, putting my faith into practice, is very important.
There are still people who misplace their faith in works or their pedigree.
Father God, thank you for reaching out to be with your great salvation!
