We know we need God's teaching because the natural state of man is spiritually dead and incapable of understanding His ways.
The need for God's teaching is rooted in the spiritual condition of humanity described in the sermon. Before receiving spiritual life through the Holy Spirit, individuals cannot sincerely acknowledge their sins or the holiness of God. David's prayer in Psalm 119:33, 'Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes,' reflects a dependency on divine instruction for understanding and obedience. The acknowledgment that only God can bring one to an understanding of His holiness highlights the necessity for His teaching, as it leads to genuine repentance and faith, aligning with the principles of sovereign grace that emphasize total dependence on God for salvation.
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