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So which is it? Is there "nothing you can do to earn God's blessing. It's a gift" or is it "I'd rather do something quick to earn God's favor than commit daily to living a penitent Christian life"
Because if it's really a gift, what's all this effort you're putting in to "earn God's favor"?
The life of a Christian is two-fold...
Living in accordance with the teachings of Christ is a requirement for salvation but not a guarantee. There's nothing we can do to earn God's blessing on Earth or in Heaven. The only thing we can guarantee for ourselves is damnation by rejecting Christ and the biblical revelation.
If I earnestly strive to live like Christ and believe him to be God. I will live a life that involves prayer, fasting and almsgiving. A generous life that helps others to the Glory of God. It is only after that life that I will be judged. God has perfect judgement and judges each person according to their means, understanding etc My hope is that God will examine my heart and grant me entrance to the Kingdom of God even though I am most unworthy.
I don't think you're supposed to fail on purpose.
I don't have to try. I fail without even thinking about it lol.