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For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for a life… Ephesians 2:10

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for a life of good works that God had prepared for us to do. Ephesians 2:10	For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. creation Jesus following
No one should seek his own advantage in preference to that of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24	No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor. selfishness love neighbor

Who among you is wise and understanding? Prove by your good life that your works are done with the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13	Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. humility wisdom life
We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him and who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28	And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. love God calling
I am confident of this: that the one who began a good work in you will bring it to completion on the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6	For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus. Jesus second coming rebirth
A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. healing heart sickness
Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. Galatians 6:10	So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. gentleness neighbor goodness
How wonderful and delightful it is for brothers to live together in unity. Psalm 133:1	Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to live together in unity! friendship community family
One who finds a wife finds happiness and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22	He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the Lord. blessing marriage seeking
You intended to do evil to me, but God decided to make it serve a good, to fulfill that which today has come true: to keep alive a numerous people. Genesis 50:20	As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to keep many people alive. God life evil
Two are better than one: they earn a far greater reward for their toil. Ecclesiastes 4:9	Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. friendship relationships work
He gave himself for us in order to deliver us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people as his own who are eager to do good. Titus 2:14	Who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, eager for good deeds. sacrifice purification goodness
And learn to do good. Pursue justice and rescue the oppressed; listen to the plea of the orphan and defend the widow. Isaiah 1:17	Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor, Obtain justice for the orphan, Plead for the widow’s case. righteousness neighbor widows
To those who seek after glory and honor and immortality by persevering in good works, he will grant eternal life. Romans 2:7	To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. obedience seeking eternal life
Good and upright is the Lord; therefore, he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them the path to follow. Psalm 25:8-9	The Lord is good and upright; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way. righteousness humility learning
Do not withhold kindness from anyone to whom it is due when it is in your power to grant it. Proverbs 3:27	Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in your power to do it. honesty giving debt
O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, filled with kindness for all who cry to you. Psalm 86:5	For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all who call upon You. reliability love forgiveness
But to those of you who are listening to me, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:27-28	But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who are abusive to you. obedience blessing prayer
The Lord has told you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? Only this: to do what is right, to show mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8	He has told you, mortal one, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? law righteousness humility
Produce good fruit as proof of your repentance. Matthew 3:8	Therefore produce fruit consistent with repentance. conversion repentance life
An honorable name is more to be desired than great riches, and high esteem is preferable to silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1	A good name is to be more desired than great wealth; Favor is better than silver and gold. money materialism relationships
If you, then, despite your evil nature, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13	So if you, despite being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him? Spirit prayer family
However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, and considerate, full of mercy and good fruits, without any trace of partiality or hypocrisy. James 3:17	But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. honesty peace wisdom
And God is able to enrich you with an abundance of every grace, so that, with all of your needs provided for, you may be able to produce a surplus of good works. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God is able to make all grace overflow to you, so that, always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed. blessing worrying goodness
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your gracious Spirit lead me along a level path. Psalm 143:10	Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. learning Spirit obedience

Every good act of giving and every perfect gift are from above, coming down from the Father of all light. With him there is no alteration or shadow caused by change.

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.