The fact is that individuals, both before and after the Law was given, have been counted as righteous by God even though they were imperfect and sinful.
(‏ روما ٩ :‏ ١٤‏ )‏ فرغم ان البشر ناقصون وخطاة ،‏ اعتبر الله بعضا منهم ،‏ قبل الشريعة وبعدها ،‏ ابرارا .‏