Why is man-centered religion considered evil?

Man-centered religion, characterized by the idea that salvation depends on human effort and decision, is deemed evil because it fundamentally misrepresents the nature of God and the gospel. It shifts the focus away from Christ's completed work of salvation to human actions, implying that God’s grace is insufficient on its own. This teaching is akin to digging up evil, where individuals must strain to conform scripture to a doctrine that glorifies human contribution, rather than God's sovereign grace. The result is a false sense of security that leads people away from true rest in Christ, perpetuating misery instead of deliverance.