A friend’s daughter is in nursing school. A couple of times he has requested prayer for his daughter as she has to make a perfect score on a test, or she will be out of the program. When I heard the first request, I thought that was a little harsh. After thinking about a nurse or doctor that missed something about a procedure that could save my life, I reconsidered and appreciate that requirement. I know people who hope their good works outweigh their bad in order to get into heaven. God set the standard, 100 or out. Because Jesus was without sin, He made the grade to pay for our entrance to eternity in heaven.
Ephesians 2:8-9 CSB
[8] For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift— [9] not from works, so that no one can boast. …