Every “good” deed we have ever done is as a filthy rag before God. So dead in our trespasses and sins are we that only the grace and mercy of God can save us. God expressed that grace and mercy by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross in our place.
Ang bawat "mabubuting gawa" na ating ginagawa ay pawang maruming basahan lamang sa paningin ng Diyos. Patay tayo sa ating mga kaasalanan at pagsuway at tanging ang grasya at habag lamang ng Diyos ang makapagliligtas sa atin.