Works

Works of self-righteousness cannot buy the favor of God, for salvation is a free gift based on faith, not outward deeds. 167:5.1

Salvation is not achieved by blaming evil influences, but by acknowledging and overcoming one's own natural tendencies. 143:2.5

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Parable of two prayers 167:5.1 — Lk 18:9-14.
• Who is humbled will be exalted 167:5.1 — Mt 18:1-4; Mt 23:12; Lk 14:11; Lk 18:14.
• Human heart is wicked 143:2.5 — Jer 17:9.

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See also

• action
• salvation

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