Good (2/4)

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 creation Jesus following
No one should seek his own advantage in preference to that of his neighbor.
1 Corinthians 10:24 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 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 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 Jesus second coming rebirth
A cheerful heart is excellent medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22 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 gentleness neighbor goodness
How wonderful and delightful it is
for brothers to live together in unity.
Psalm 133:1 friendship community family
One who finds a wife finds happiness
and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22 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 God life evil
Two are better than one:
they earn a far greater reward for their toil.
Ecclesiastes 4:9 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 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 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 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 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 honesty giving debt
O Lord, you are kind and forgiving,
filled with kindness for all who cry to you.
Psalm 86:5 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 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 law righteousness humility
Produce good fruit as proof of your repentance.
Matthew 3:8 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 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 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 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 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 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.