Holy Scripture teaches that no one is justified before God by the law. Paul of Tarsus clearly argues that justification comes not through the law or the works of the law but by faith in Christ. The gift of God’s Spirit to the Galatians came from the gospel received in faith, not from doing what the law enjoins. The story of Abraham shows that faith in God brings righteousness (Gal 3:6; Gn 15:6). The promise to Abraham (Gal 3:8; Gn 12:3) extends to the entire human race.
But scripture confined all things under the power of sin, that through faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.~Galatians 3:22
For through faith you are all children of God in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. ~Galatians 3:26-27
Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all and in all
~ Colossians 3:11
The Colossians quote clearly illustrates that Our Father makes no distinction between races, social status, nor membership of any religion, or none entreating us to trust Him in all matters.
Trusting an invisible loving father alive in our hearts is never an easy choice to make, but through the daily trials that all of us must face, we learn to rely more, and more on the guidance that enters our thoughts enabling us to transcend our fears, and implement the wisdom that appears out of the blue to lead us into a rewarding, and fruitful life filled with opportunities to enact Our Father's will.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.”
~Proverbs 3:5-6
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