Work is the cause of attaining Allah's mercy and entering Paradise

Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: One of the brothers said, "I will enter Paradise by Allah's mercy alone, and work is only for raising ranks in Paradise." Is this statement correct?

Answer:
You enter Paradise by the mercy of Allah, yes. But work is the cause, my brother. You do the cause for mercy. If you do not do the cause, mercy will not reach you. You say, "I want Allah to have mercy on me," but you do not do the cause; that does not happen. Yes, work is the cause, and entering Paradise is by the mercy of Allah, Mighty and Majestic.