Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. 16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny Him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. -Titus 1:15-16 KJV

And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.
Ezekiel 36:27 KJV

In our modern day and for many generations past, and perhaps since Christ walked this earth: there seems to always have been a great controversy over this word “works”. There are those that claim to be saved by Christ and God with no works what so ever. There are also those who claim that some works are needful for salvation, but others are not. Then, lastly, are those who say that works are very much a necessity, if you want to live out eternity with the Most High. Of course, there is a truth here among these, as always. However, if one version is true (and it is), then the other two are in error. Amen? 

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 
Philippians 2:12 KJV

It is important to note here: that repentance and conversion are two totally different things! And - water baptism is part of repentance. Spiritual baptism is part of conversion. Repentance has been acknowledged and accepted by God throughout all ages of mankind’s existence.

Basically, “righteousness” is the state of being or doing what is “right.” Hearing this definition makes me think on this question… doesn’t everyone do what they think is right? Some may answer that they know that they are not doing what is right, but the majority will most likely always do whatever they think is best in any given situation, correct? So, even though I may think that it is not alright to j-walk, another person may believe that it is perfectly fine to do so. Have we discovered a problem? Yes, the problem is that people often have different opinions of what “right” is. This can even be found in and amongst many who claim to serve God and Christ. 

Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
-Romans 10:1-3 KJV

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
-Hebrews 11:1 KJV

“Substance” is something that we can see in action, or possibly even: touch. If someone were to say to you, “I see your faith”, what they mean is that they see it in action. Otherwise they only hear your testimony. Both are important, and both are necessary in our walk with The Lord.

For many are called, but few are chosen.
-Matthew 22:14 KJV

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. -John 3:5 KJV

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. -John 7:16-17 KJV

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 
-2 Timothy 1:7 KJV