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For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works… 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. Ephesians 2:10	For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. creation Jesus following
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. Philippians 1:6	And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Jesus second coming rebirth

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. Romans 8:28	And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. love God calling
No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. selfishness love neighbor
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. Genesis 50:20	As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. God life evil
Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor, Obtain justice for the orphan, Plead for the widow’s case. Isaiah 1:17	Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause. righteousness neighbor widows
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. blameless righteousness evil
One who gets wisdom loves his own soul; One who keeps understanding will find good. Proverbs 19:8	Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. wisdom life mind
Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary. Galatians 6:9	And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. righteousness reward patience
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. Psalm 25:8-9	Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. righteousness humility learning
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. Titus 2:14	Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. sacrifice purification goodness
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. 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 abuse you. obedience blessing prayer
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? Micah 6:8	He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? law righteousness humility
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. James 3:17	But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. honesty peace wisdom
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good in one’s lifetime; moreover, that every person who eats and drinks sees good in all his labor—this is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13	I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man. joy life food
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? Luke 11:13	If you then, who are evil, 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! Spirit prayer family
Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:14-16	Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. truth righteousness evangelism
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. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. blessing worrying goodness
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! awe wisdom worship
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. James 1:17	Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. reliability Father blameless
One who pays attention to the word will find good, And blessed is one who trusts in the Lord. Proverbs 16:20	Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. trust blessing listening
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter the joy of your master.’ Matthew 25:21	His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ reliability reward blessing
Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2	Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. blessing prayer soul
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23	To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! speaking joy
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2	Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. blameless obedience life

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people.

You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.