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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 before that we would walk in them. creation Jesus following
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	We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. love God calling

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 is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom. humility wisdom life
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	Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Jesus second coming rebirth
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, 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. gentleness neighbor goodness
A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. healing heart sickness
How wonderful and delightful it is for brothers to live together in unity. Psalm 133:1	See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! friendship community family
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, to save many people alive, as is happening today. God life evil
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, that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works. 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 well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Defend the fatherless. Plead for the widow. righteousness neighbor widows
One who finds a wife finds happiness and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22	Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh. blessing marriage seeking
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	Good and upright is Yahweh, therefore he will instruct sinners in the way. He will guide the humble in justice. He will teach the humble his way. righteousness humility learning
Produce good fruit as proof of your repentance. Matthew 3:8	Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance! conversion repentance life
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 reward for their labor. friendship relationships work
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 tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat 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 shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? law righteousness humility
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, abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you. reliability love forgiveness
Do not withhold kindness from anyone to whom it is due when it is in your power to grant it. Proverbs 3:27	Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it. honesty giving debt
A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. Proverbs 15:23	Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! speaking joy
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	If you then, 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 that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. honesty peace wisdom
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 more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold. money materialism relationships
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 abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work. blessing worrying goodness
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. James 1:17	Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation nor turning shadow. reliability Father blameless
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. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness. learning Spirit obedience

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Since you have been faithful in small matters, I will give you much greater responsibilities. Come and share your master’s joy.’

His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’