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ALL our righteous acts are like FILTHY rags
The book of Isaiah was written at a time when the Israelites were experiencing spiritual decline and moral decay. The prophet Isaiah spoke on behalf of the people, acknowledging their sins and shortcomings before God.
BSB, Is 64:
If God sees our good works as filthy rags, what's the point of doing them at all?
Isaiah used hyperbole to address his time of moral corruption. Today, Jesus and the Spirit dwell in us. God welcomes righteous acts done in faith.
The book of Isaiah was written at a time when the Israelites were experiencing spiritual decline and moral decay. The prophet Isaiah spoke on behalf of the people, acknowledging their sins and shortcomings before God.
BSB, Is 64:
Some did right at times.
The Israelites could not save themselves.
or like a stained menstrual garment.
If God sees our good works as filthy rags, what's the point of doing them at all?
Isaiah used hyperbole to address his time of moral corruption. Today, Jesus and the Spirit dwell in us. God welcomes righteous acts done in faith.
another hyperbole
Isaiah pointed out the inadequacy of the Israelites' efforts to achieve righteousness on their own. Today, in Christ, we are accepted and righteous before God. This understanding frees us from striving to earn God's favor and allows us to rest in the grace freely given to us (Ephesians 2:8-9) so that we can faithfully work for God.
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