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Why is self-righteousness a crime against God?

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Self-righteousness is a crime against God because it denies the sufficiency of Christ's atoning work (Galatians 2:21).

Self-righteousness fundamentally rejects the sufficiency of Christ's atoning sacrifice, as it implies that an individual can attain righteousness through their efforts. The Apostle Paul pointed out that if righteousness could be obtained through the law, then Christ's death was rendered unnecessary (Galatians 2:21). This undermines the Gospel's core message of grace, as it places the burden of salvation on human merit rather than divine grace. Furthermore, self-righteousness fosters a false sense of security before God, which is ultimately misleading and destructive, leading people away from true dependence on Christ.
Scripture References: Galatians 2:21

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