Unclean
We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.
Isaiah 64:6 ESVhttps://bible.com/bible/59/isa.64.6.ESV
The Bible is under no illusions as to what we are all like morally. Even religious people don't escape from this damning verdict. Jesus reserved some of His harshest words for His religious opponents.
Before the Holy God, we're all unclean. All the good stuff we do is like filthy rags before His perfect righteousness. He knows our mixed motives even if we happen to do good sometimes.
We're like autumn leaves. We're on spiritual death row. As the wind catches a leaf and blows it away, so we're lost without God's redemption.
Thankfully, this verse isn't the full story. We can become clothed in the righteousness of Christ. He can cover the filthy stains of our sin with the washing of His blood and the wearing of His goodness.
'Lord our God, help us to acknowledge our iniquities in the face of Your holiness. Thank You so much that we can be clothed in the righteousness of Christ. In His name we pray, amen'
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