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How do we know our works are tainted by sin?

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Our works are tainted by sin because even the most righteous acts are mingled with selfishness and corruption, as believers continue to battle their sinful nature.

The preacher explains that believers understand the truth of their sinful nature, acknowledging that even the best deeds are marred by sin. He states that our greatest sanctity is often intertwined with the evil of our hearts, making our very best efforts appear as tainted before the Lord. This perspective draws from various scriptural insights that suggest all humanity, even after regeneration, continues to wrestle with sin. The need to pray over our prayers and lament our shortcomings reveals the reality of sin in our lives, emphasizing that without Christ's authority and righteousness, our works cannot stand accepted before a holy God. Thus, it drives us to depend entirely on Christ's righteousness for acceptance.
Scripture References: 1 John 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17

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