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I may be mistaken, but Reformed theology seems to doubt the existence of natural good within man.

Yes, all supernatural goods are far beyond our abilities without God's help, but in the limited natural order, it does seem that we are capable of good.
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freeborn | ἐλεύθερος | 8r0gwg 1y ago

"Apart from faith, it is impossible to please God..."

see [Heb 11.6](https://www.esv.org/Hebrews+11/)

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freeborn | ἐλεύθερος | 8r0gwg 1y ago

see also [WCF VI](https://opc.org/wcf.html#Chapter_06) and [WCF XVI](https://opc.org/wcf.html#Chapter_16)

> XVI.7 - Works done by unregenerate men, although for the matter of them they may be things which God commands; and of good use both to themselves and others: yet, because they proceed not from an heart purified by faith; nor are done in a right manner, according to the Word; nor to a right end, the glory of God, they are therefore sinful, and cannot please God, or make a man meet to receive grace from God: and yet, their neglect of them is more sinful and displeasing unto God.