Why is it important to forsake our works in seeking God?
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Forsaking our works is essential because it acknowledges that we cannot achieve righteousness; only through faith in Christ can we receive salvation.
Isaiah 55:7 clearly instructs the wicked to forsake their ways, indicating that any attempt to earn favor through our works is futile. This is foundational to understanding salvation by grace. As Ephesians 2:9 states, salvation is 'not of works, lest any man should boast.' The call to forsake our ways is a recognition that human effort cannot satisfy divine justice or achieve righteousness. Only through Christ's completed work do we find true redemption and acceptance before God. Understanding our complete inadequacy is vital for receiving the grace that God freely gives to all who come to Him.
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