Paul uses Abraham as a great example of how we become righteous through our faith in Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul starts off by reinforcing the idea that it is not by works that we are granted to the glory of God's kingdom. Doing good works demonstrate how you glorify God in your everyday life but relying on simply "good works" will not suffice in proving that you are a Godly individual and do not sin. You also need to have that trust in Him, to have dependance on Him, and to know that our Lord Heavenly Father will have guidance for you in whatever trouble you may be in.
But this reliance on God should not be an obligation. It should be a decision made by yourself out of love for God, knowing that He is almighty and by grace will deem you righteous.
The passage also states that Abraham was not worried about his coming death due to old age because He knew that by faith he will receive the best treasures in the next life from the Lord. Clearly he understands that it is thanks to Jesus Christ that we are still here today. We've been forgiven of our sins when Jesus took it all on himself on the cross. Our steadfast belief that God raised His son Jesus from the dead is the display of our faith in God and how through Him we've been justified.
It all relates back to the center of the Gospel. The underlying moral that is through Jesus that we've been saved. Our way to bring the glory back to Jesus is to stand up for our faith. There's nothing to be ashamed of. We are always in a continuous state of sanctification so it is of great importance to keep the Lord at the forefront of our minds and be aware of what we can do to reflect His image in us. Abraham is someone that I myself should become more of in terms of the qualities and the character that He was... to be Godly, Christ-centered, and an individual who is not afraid to show the world that I love my awesome God.
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