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Why is it said that good works must be washed in Jesus' blood?

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Good works must be washed in Jesus' blood because even our best efforts are marred by sin, requiring divine cleansing.

The assertion that good works must be washed in Jesus' blood stems from the understanding that, despite being regenerated, our actions are still imperfect and tainted by sin. Paul acknowledges in Romans 7 the struggle of wanting to do good yet being hindered by his sinful nature. Hence, even when God works in us, our motives can be influenced by sin, which is why they need to be purified. In 1 John 1:7, we are reminded that the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin, indicating that even our good works require the redeeming power of Christ to be acceptable before God. Without this cleansing, our works are not genuinely 'good' according to God's standards.
Scripture References: Romans 7:18, 1 John 1:7

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