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Good Works
“This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men” (Titus 3:8).
It has been said that the book of Titus is the epistle of “good works.” Not “good works” to obtain salvation, but “good works” because we are saved. Ephesians chapter 2, which stresses salvation through faith, also reminds us that believers are “His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works” (Ephesians 2:10).
Would it not be beneficial for the health of our souls, and the testimony of Jesus Christ, if when we had a little time, or strength, or money, we looked around to see what good we could do? And how much greater would be the blessing if the entire course of our lives was identified by service to Him. Dorcas was this kind of a person: “This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did” (Acts 9:36). Her death was such a loss that the Lord allowed that she be brought back from the dead for the further blessing and comfort of those she so faithfully served and helped.
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