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Righteousness through faith

21 But God has a way to make people right without the law. And now God has shown us that new way. The law and the prophets have told us about this new way.
Romans 3:21

22 God will make people right with faith in Jesus Christ. God does this for all those who have faith in Jesus Christ. All people are equal.
Romans 3:22

23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 3:23

24 By the grace of God, they are justified by the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:24

25 God forgave the sins of the people through faith, through Jesus’ blood, as a way of service to Jesus. He did this to show that he always does what is right. In the past, God was just. He was merciful then, and the people were not punished for their sins.
Romans 3:25

26 God gave Jesus in the present time to show that he is righteous. God presents himself as a righteous judge, and like him who justifies anyone who believes in Jesus.
Romans 3:26

27 Do we then have any reason to boast about ourselves? No What is it that prevents self-esteem? Is this the way of faith that prevents, not the way of following the law?
Romans 3:27

28 For we believe that a man is justified by faith, and not by the works of the law.
Romans 3:28

29 God is not only the God of the Jews, but also of the Gentiles. God is one.
Romans 3:29

30 He will make the Jews right with their faith. He will also make Gentiles righteous through their faith.
Romans 3:30

31 Do we destroy the law by believing the way of faith? No That is how faith makes us. The way the law wants us to be.
Romans 3:31

Trust God and worry

22 Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you, don’t worry about what you need to eat to live, and don’t worry about clothes to cover your body.
Luke 12:22

23 For life is more important than food, and the body than clothes.
Luke 12:23

24 Look at the birds, they do not sow or reap, nor do they store grain in houses or barns, but God gives them food. You are far more valuable than birds.
Luke 12:24

25 “Which of you by being anxious can add one moment to his life?
Luke 12:25

26 So if you can’t do even the smallest thing, then why worry about the rest?
Luke 12:26

27 “Look at the wild flowers! See how they grow! They neither work hard nor spin, yet they look so good that even Solomon in all his splendor was not decorated as one of them.
Luke 12:27

28 “The Lord also clothes the grass of the field, the grass that is alive today and will be burned in the furnace tomorrow. So, O people of little faith, won’t he adorn you more than them?
Luke 12:28

29 “Don’t think about what you will eat and what you will drink. Don’t worry
Luke 12:29

30 For all the nations of this world are after these things, but your Father knows what you need.
Luke 12:30

31 But first seek the kingdom of God. Then the rest of these things will be given to you.
Luke 12:31