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Why is understanding our inability to be just with God important?

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Understanding our inability helps us recognize the need for God's grace and the work of Christ for our salvation.

Recognizing our inability to be just with God is a fundamental aspect of Reformed theology, highlighting the doctrine of total depravity. Romans declares that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). This awareness drives believers to rely solely on God's grace for salvation rather than our own righteousness. Job's question in Job 9:2 reflects our existential struggle, underscoring that no human being can justify themselves before God through works. Knowing this instills humility and opens the heart to the mercy of God, pointing to the necessity of a Savior who fulfills the requirements of God's justice on our behalf.
Scripture References: Romans 3:23, Job 9:2

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Just with God
Tim James · Jan 6, 2012
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