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What does the Bible say about coming to God empty-handed?

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Exodus 23:15 instructs that none shall appear before the Lord empty, meaning we must bring to God what He has provided.

In Exodus 23:15, God commands Israel that 'none shall appear before me empty.' This signifies that when approaching God, we must come with something in our hands. According to historic Reformed theology, this means we are to bring the person of Jesus Christ, representing His blood, righteousness, and atonement. Our coming to God is not based on our works or merit but on what God has provided through His Son. Therefore, we are to approach God as empty-handed beggars but bring with us Christ, in whom we find our acceptance and salvation.
Scripture References: Exodus 23:10-19, Deuteronomy 16:16

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