Works of the flesh or dead works are actions that seem outwardly good but are driven by impure motives or performed for the wrong reasons. In God's eyes, they are like filthy garments. It’s like receiving a perfect apple from someone with leprosy. Though the apple itself may be fine, it's tainted by the leprous hand that offers it. Similarly, when we present good works to God but with impure motives, those works are contaminated. For instance, if you pray or sing a solo in a Christian meeting seeking personal recognition rather than God’s glory, is that truly a good work? No—it is a dead work. It's crucial to grasp this concept. While many believers know that "The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sins" (1 John 1:7), fewer understand that "The blood of Christ must also cleanse us from dead works before we can serve the living God" (Hebrews 9:14). So, what does the blood of Christ cleanse us from? Not just sins, but dead works too. That’s why it’s ess...