[metmom]

There is little to nothing in scripture to indicate what kind of life the thief led, except Yeshua’s words: “This day thou shall be with me in Paradise.

Except that he was being crucified between two robbers, or thieves.

He did NOT lead a righteous life.

Those words indicate he must have been obedient to the Father’s commandments, Just as Yeshua’s words to the Christians in Matthew 7:21-23 indicate that they were disobedient.

Like *Thou shalt not steal*?

You just can't let go of your works abased salvation, can you?

Jesus did NOT tell him he was going to be with Him in paradise based on the righteous life the thief led.

It was purely and simply salvation based on faith alone.

[caww]

It’s not the works idea that’s in their way....it’s pride.