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Why does the concept of human righteousness not contribute to salvation?

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Human righteousness is inadequate for salvation since all our efforts are considered filthy rags before God (Isaiah 64:6).

The Bible states that all human righteousness is like filthy rags, which signifies its complete inadequacy in earning salvation. Isaiah 64:6 emphasizes that we cannot attain God’s standard of holiness through our actions or behaviors. Instead, salvation is wholly reliant on the righteousness of Christ, as laid out in Romans 1:16-17, where we see that righteousness is given through faith. This understanding eliminates any reliance on human merit and emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ’s atoning work on the cross, which alone can secure our redemption.
Scripture References: Isaiah 64:6, Romans 1:16-17

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