Romans 3:27-31

"(27) Where, then is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. (28) For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. (29) Is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. (31) Do we, then nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law."

I like these verses because it makes me feel better about my sinful humanity. Thank goodness that we are not saved by following the law. Sure we should TRY to follow the law, but we know we'll fail. I'll feel road rage as I'm driving behind a car going 5 below the speed limit and I might mutter under my breath. You'll say something out of anger, jealousy or frustration. So if we're not saved by following the law or doing good works, then how are we saved? By faith. Faith in God, faith in Jesus Christ and faith in the holy spirit. Sometimes I wonder why God chose faith to be how we are saved, but I guess it makes sense. If faith is how we are redeemed, then their isn't a single thing we can do on earth that gets us saved. Those that spread the word in Africa aren't better than those that donate canned goods to the local food bank because if both have faith, they are saved. This forces us to take a look at our relationship with God and not focus on selfish glory. Paul tells the ancient Jews that Jews and Gentiles are both saved through faith, but the laws are still there to be upheld by believers. Just because you have faith doesn't mean you can not uphold the law. If you have faith in God, your goal should becoming more like him, which means following the laws with God's help.