What does Romans 4:5 mean?

Romans 4:5 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 4:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

3For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

4Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

6Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

7Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

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