QT 7 May 18, Rom 1:17, The Christian life is accessed by faith and lived by faith

Week	QT Passage	Date	Verse	Thought	Prayer
2	Rom 1:8-17	5/7	Romans 1:17 (ESV) — For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”	We enter by faith but we also live by faith. We could not enter by works. We cannot live the Christian life by works. We must call upon God daily for help in living. We called on God initially for salvation, so each day must be a call out to God for sanctification. It easy to fall into the trap of works-based sanctification. And it certainly does require right choices and a willingness to work. But it also calls for dependence on our savior.	Father, help me as I try to live out the word of God. Give me self-control in my speech and actions. Give me kindness and gentleness toward those who may not respond reciprocally. Give me the light of Christ that shines outside of me toward others.