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Why is it important that our righteousness is not based on works?

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It is vital because relying on works leads to pride and corruption of the gospel, while true righteousness comes from faith in Christ alone.

Our righteousness cannot be based on works because the biblical message emphasizes that all human efforts are like filthy rags before a holy God. This false reliance leads to self-righteousness and pride, which corrupts the purity of the gospel. The importance of understanding this lie is echoed in Christ’s teachings about leaven, where even a little self-effort can spoil God’s complete work in salvation. True righteousness is a result of faith in Christ’s completed work on our behalf, affirming that salvation is purely by grace and must not be mixed with human achievement.
Scripture References: Isaiah 64:6, Galatians 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21

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