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What does the Bible teach about human attempts to cover sin?

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The Bible teaches that human attempts to cover sin, like Adam and Eve's fig leaves, are inadequate and unacceptable to God.

Human attempts to cover sin, as exemplified by Adam and Eve sewing fig leaves, are declared inadequate in Scripture. In Genesis 3, their self-made coverings symbolize the futility of human righteousness. The Bible asserts that no work or effort can atone for sin or make one acceptable before God's holiness. God Himself provides the necessary covering through the shed blood of innocent sacrifices, ultimately fulfilled in Christ. This underscores the Reformed view that salvation is entirely a work of God's grace, highlighting that our efforts are insufficient and that true covering comes from God alone.
Scripture References: Genesis 3:7, Hebrews 9:22

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