The thief had faith and opened his mouth in public. How many people have read his testimony, identified with him, and come to believe in Jesus as Savior. The thief’s works was his public testimony.
Many IMHO!
Isn’t it a testimony to God’s Eternal Mercy, that a murderous thief at the very end of his life on a Roman Cross, reached out to his last lifeline (who is God next to him suffering the same fate), and asked that the Lord remember him when He enters His Kingdom?
This man came to the epic genius decision in less than three hours that God had come in the flesh and was there waiting for him, just as he’s breathing his last breaths.
By today’s standards, the fools with 140+ IQ’s continue to deny His existence and live over 80 years in denial.
The thief’s testimony and his works outshine most Christian’s “works” in this day and age by light years. I can’t wait to meet him!