How do the works of the flesh relate to our assurance of salvation?
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The works of the flesh serve as a reminder that true assurance of salvation is found in Christ's righteousness, not our own.
The works of the flesh, as enumerated by Paul, are indicators of our fallen human condition and remind us that we cannot trust in our own righteousness for salvation (Philippians 3:9). It's essential for believers to differentiate between the works they do and the righteousness of Christ that is imputed to them. Our assurance of salvation rests completely on Christ’s work—His perfect obedience and sacrificial death—as opposed to our performance. We must continually look away from our sins and failures to the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice, which assures us of our standing before God.
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