Faith or works?

Romans 9:30-32 “What then shall we say?  That the Gentiles, who did nor pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not obtained it.  Why not? Because they pursued it not be faith but as if it were by works.” It is a total waste of time, effort and thought to pursue God through good works.  We cannot with all our beings try and buy our way into salvation.  Jesus, our Savior, is our only way into God’s heart.  A child-like faith, founded on trust is the magic key.  No other key works.  To think good works bring salvation will only result in continually failed frustration.  The only answer to Faith or works is—Faith!