What does the Bible say about doing good?
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The Bible teaches that believers are saved by God’s grace through faith and are then called to do good works gladly, faithfully, and for his glory. Ephesians 2:10 says God created his people in Christ Jesus for good works, while Matthew 5:16 calls them to let their light shine so that the Father is praised. Christians should not grow weary in doing good, but trust God’s promise of a harvest in due season (Galatians 6:9), especially serving fellow believers and all people (Galatians 6:10). Good works do not earn salvation, yet living faith necessarily bears fruit in practical mercy and obedience (James 2:14-17).
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- Galatians 6:9
Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.
- Matthew 5:16
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
- Psalms 37:3
Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.
- Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
- James 2:14-17
[14] What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him? [15] And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food, [16] and one of you tells them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled;" and yet you didn't give them the things the body needs, what good is it? [17] Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.
- James 4:17
To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn't do it, to him it is sin.
- Colossians 3:23
And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
- Galatians 6:10
So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
- John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
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