HC Q62 — But why cannot our good works be the whole, or part of our r

*Lord's Day 24*

Question

But why cannot our good works be the whole, or part of our righteousness before God?

Answer

Because, that the righteousness, which can be approved of before the tribunal of God, must be absolutely perfect, (a) and in all respects conformable to the divine law; and also, that our best works in this life are all imperfect and defiled with sin. (b) (a) Gal.3:10; Deut.27:26. (b) Isa.64:6.

Edges

• part_of source-manifest/hc
• precedes catechism-qa/hc-063

Source

• source-manifest/hc — Heidelberg Catechism (1563) (PD, RCUS 1863)
• evidence_grade: D_doctrinal_textbook