Why should Christians not depend on their good works for salvation?

The danger of relying on personal good works for salvation is underscored in the sermon, where it is highlighted that even sincere efforts fall short of God's holiness. Psalm 132 reveals how David understood the necessity of divine provision for God’s habitation, equating it with Christ's sufficiency. As Christians, our hope is not in our ability to perform good works but in the completed work of Christ. Isaiah 53 clearly outlines that all our righteousness is as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6), and true assurance comes from affirming Christ’s achievements on our behalf. It is a crucial distinction that keeps believers looking to Christ rather than inward to their performance.