Do you try to “do” too much with your faith?

I know I do. It’s an easy trap to fall into, it seems. I get focused on all the work I do, such as my daily Bible readings, and lesson studies, and youth ministry work, and I catch myself starting to see that as the path to staying in God’s good favor.

But that’s not how it works. Paul addresses this in Ephesians 2:8-9:

Nothing I can do can earn my place in God’s sight. I am totally dependent upon him, trusting that he will carry me.

It’s good to be reminded of this.

Do you ever get so focused on doing that you forget this promise? What do you do to combat this? You can leave your thoughts in the comments section below.