The principle of justification by faith holds great significance in the matter of receiving rewards. Some individuals mistakenly believe that justification by faith merely entails a declaration of righteousness rather than an actual impartation of Christ's righteousness. However, their failure to fully consider the entirety of God's teachings leads them to draw incorrect conclusions regarding future rewards. In the past, I myself believed that obedience was motivated by my own faithfulness, with the expectation of receiving a reward in due time. This misconception, however, lacked biblical grounding and resulted in me judging my good deeds based on a flawed standard I had created, ultimately fueling my pride. It was not until I sought confession and gained insight into the concept of justification by faith that I realized the source of my pride and the absence of joy it caused. I came to understand that my faithfulness was predetermined by God even before the creation of the world, as He bestows upon me the grace necessary to remain faithful by pre-gracing my obedience and granting me the ability to refrain from disobedience. Hence, when I contemplate being faithful, I view it in terms of God's grace. Upon being justified, I am granted the righteousness of Christ. While it may not be His actual righteousness, it is through His righteousness that my pre-graced choices to obey are regarded as righteous.The concept of justification holds an eternal significance in our relationship with Christ. Even in the heavenly realm, we will always rely on Him and offer our worship, as it is through Him that we attain righteousness. Once we believe in Him, we are granted eternal life, which resides in Christ. Our own efforts are set aside, and we place our trust in His accomplishments. Our newfound obedience is still flawed, and therefore, we require Christ's obedience to attain righteousness. We consistently perceive ourselves as falling short of the desired standard, even during our most obedient moments. Our faithfulness is so intertwined with Christ that our good deeds are not a determining factor for our entry into heaven. This realization does not negatively impact our self-image. We are not a combination of body, soul, and spirit, but rather, we are composed of only a body and a spirit. The existence of animalistic characteristics is non-existent. Our self-perception tends to anchor us to the earthly realm and the societal constructs. Our bodies were specifically designed to depend on Christ. Being comprised of both body and spirit allows us to instantaneously engage in worship of the transcendent, with no intermediary state. By embracing the concepts of total depravity and justification through faith, we will obliterate any notion of an intermediary reality. Our identity in Christ instills within us a deep sense of confidence, rooted in His goodness. It is solely due to this goodness that we obtain eternal life. This paradigm and confidence enable us to find solace and reliance on Christ as we persevere here on earth. Upon entering heaven, we will be rewarded for our good deeds. However, these rewards will only be deemed acceptable due to His eternal work.