Faith and Works<\/p>\n
There are many who call themselves Christians who would say a man is not
\nsaved by works. They then turn around and make a work out of believing
\nor look to their works as evidence of their salvation. If by grace, then
\nis it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace Rom. 11:6a.
\nGrace and works cannot be mixed for our salvation. So, what sayeth the
\nscriptures about good works? First, those who are trusting Christ don\u2019t
\nlook to their works as the cause or evidence of their salvation. (Matt.
\n25:37-39.) Grace is the only cause of our salvation and faith is the
\nonly evidence. (Eph. 2:8-9; Heb. 11:1). Second, good works are ordained
\nof God that we should walk in them Eph. 2:10. Third, it is God that
\nworks in them causing them to will and to do of His good pleasure Phil.
\n2:13. And fourth, believers are zealous for good works Titus 2:4. They
\nare careful to maintain good works, knowing that these things are good
\nand profitable unto men Titus 3:8. At the end of the day, they believe
\nthemselves to be but, unprofitable servants Luke 17:10.
\nMay it be said of us what the Lord said to the woman who broke open the
\nalabaster box of precious ointment. She hath wrought a good work on me,
\nfor she hath done what she could Mk. 14:3-8. ~Greg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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