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How does self-justification differ from God's justification?

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Self-justification relies on human efforts, while God's justification is based on Christ's righteousness.

Self-justification involves an individual's attempt to prove their worthiness before God through personal efforts, works, or religious rituals. This is futile, as Isaiah 64:6 explains, 'All our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment.' In contrast, God's justification bestows righteousness as a gift through faith in Jesus Christ, as emphasized in Philippians 3:9, where Paul declares his desire 'to be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ.' Thus, while self-justification leads to despair, God’s justification brings hope and assurance of salvation.
Scripture References: Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:9

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