Romans 4:4-8

4When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned.

5But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.

6David also spoke of this when he described the happiness of those who are declared righteous without working for it:

7“Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight.

8Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin.”