Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.
Mark 2:4-5 NIV
Evidently, God honors the faith of the believer on behalf of those who have none. The ritual of religion and self-works can wear a person out. A faith that believes God for anything can lift you up. “Without faith, it is impossible to please Him.