Why is it important to see ourselves as unprofitable servants?

Understanding ourselves as unprofitable servants cultivates humility and correct self-perception before God. The Lord highlights this in Luke 17:10, where He reminds us of our duties and the fact that we fall short in our righteousness. This perspective prevents pride and self-righteousness, allowing us to lean fully on Christ for our righteousness and salvation. As the Apostle Paul indicated about himself, seeing ourselves as the least of the apostles or the chief of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15) helps us grasp the depth of God’s grace, transforming our service into an expression of gratitude rather than a basis for self-justification.