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Why is it dangerous to trust in our good works for salvation?

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Trusting in good works for salvation can lead to missing the true grace of Christ.

Believing that good works can provide assurance of salvation is a significant spiritual error. As the sermon points out, many may perform acts that appear righteous, yet without faith in Christ, they remain unjustified. Matthew 7:22-23 illustrates this danger, as those who performed many works in Christ's name were told, 'I never knew you.' This emphasizes that our assurance must rely solely on Christ's atoning work, not on our achievements. Misplacing our hope in works can lead to judgment, as it turns our focus away from the grace offered through faith in Jesus.
Scripture References: Matthew 7:22-23

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Good Works
Gabe Stalnaker · Oct 1, 2017
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