Weekly Devotional - December 18th

Now to the one who works, the wages are not credited as a favor, but as what is due.   But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.

Romans 4:4-5

The whole of scripture clearly defines God as sovereign. With that characteristic in mind, He

cannot nor will not be in anyone’s debt. As a result, God will not owe anyone justification for

their work. No ritual, tithe, sacrament, sinners prayer, alter call, or song of praise will bring us

God’s grace in justification. Only our faith offers justification. Notice in these verses that we

cannot even prepare ourselves for God’s justification, as He justifies the ungodly.