God is very critical of the Israelites. In Chapter 57 of Isaiah He says He will expose their righteousness and acts for what they are - pretensions of doing good.
Isaiah was warning them that their righteousness and works would no more save them, than their false idols.
What they need to do was to make God their refuge.
But the man who makes me his refuge
will inherit the land
and possess my holy mountain." (Isaiah 57:13c)
The message from God has never changed: Even our best deeds cannot save us - because they will NEVER outweigh our sins.
Salvation is a gift from God, and comes only through us putting our faith in Christ.
Have a good day,
Peter Clark.
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