[editor-surveyor]

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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.”

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.
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[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.

[aimhigh]

There is little to nothing in scripture to indicate what kind of life the thief led

Wrong. If you read the whole story, the saved thief had earlier mocked Jesus along with the other thief. He was also guilty of theft, which is why he was crucified. He was saved by faith, not keeping any commands.