sorry- we don’t work our way in to a salvation state- lest any man should boast
People get that mixed up. There is no conflict between Hebrews 6 and Ephesians 2:8-9 (written by the same author; read the latter verses carefully, since they specify grace, which can’t be earned) or between those verses and James 2:14-26. Someone who continues in evil works is heretical.