This is Spiritual Death. The works of the unbeliever bear the stench of sin and death. The work of applying the work of Christ to the believer is the work of God. Salvation is the work of God. Salvation is not by works, II Tim.
Faith produces good works.
It reveals the character of God. This is essential doctrine for the believer. Maintaining a standard of good works for the believer is not optional. I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. If you are a hearer of the word and not a doer, you are deceiving yourself.