Again, because our righteousness is of such a *poor brand*, Jesus declared we must be “*born again*” so that we can have a nature that will produce something better. EXCEPT a man be *born again*, he cannot see the kingdom of God. _John 3:3._ Moralist. *Who trusts In his GOOD WORKS to save.* If the Scriptures make any thing *plain*, it is that man *can not save himself* but must accept his salvation as a *gift*. FOR by grace are ye saved through faith; and *that not of yourselves*; it is the gift of God: *Not of works*, lest any man should boast. _Ephesians 2:8-9._ WHO hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, *not according to our works*, but according to His own purpose and grace. _II Timothy 1:9._ *NOT by works of righteousness* which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the *washing of regeneration*, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. _Titus 3:5._ VERILY, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth *not by the door into the sheepfold*, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a *thief and a robber*. _John 10:1._ Jesus Christ is *the door* as the next verse shows and he who tries to save himself in any other way is called a “*thief*” and a “*robber*.” *I AM the door*: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. _John 10:9._ JESUS said unto him, *Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart*, and *with all thy soul*, and *with all thy mind*. This is the first and great commandment. _Matthew 22:37-38._ Are you loving God with *all your heart*! If you were, you would *trust Him*. AND he said unto them, *Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts*: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. _Luke 16:15._ Are you an abomination in the sight of God because of what you do *in your effort to save yourself*! See: Luke 18:10-14. Personal Work. *Its Great IMPORTANCE.* THE importance of personal work we cannot over estimate. It is the method used by Jesus in His dealing with Nicodemus (John 3rd. Chap.), The Woman at the Well (John 4th chap.), The Man at the Pool (John 5th Chap. 18-19.). It was the method used by the Apostles and the early church. It is the work needed *now* if many souls are to be reached.