So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
— Romans 10:17 (KJV)
The most important thing a person ought to pursue in life is the inheritance of eternal life! Our existence does not simply end with the end of our earthly life - we will either experience everlasting life or everlasting condemnation. The latter happens to those who have rejected God and failed to trust in Jesus as the Saviour. For sinners to experience the former, we must be counted righteous before God. However, it is impossible for a mere man to meet God’s standard of goodness with his own efforts and obey His commandments perfectly. The only way is to call upon Christ as our Lord and follow Him.