Why is it important for Christians to understand human righteousness is insufficient?
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Understanding our inability to achieve righteousness is vital, as salvation is solely by God's grace through faith.
The concept of human righteousness being insufficient is critical in Reformed theology. Job's experiences remind us that despite his integrity, he could not justify himself before God. The Bible consistently teaches that salvation is not based on our works but entirely on God's mercy and grace. Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Recognizing our inability to attain righteousness prepares our hearts to receive the gospel humbly, emphasizing that it is through faith alone that we are justified. This reliance on God's grace enables us to rest assured in Christ's righteousness rather than our own.
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