Good news (3/4)

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 God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. 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 certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. 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 God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. love God calling
No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. 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	You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. 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. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. 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 pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. blameless righteousness evil
One who gets wisdom loves his own soul; One who keeps understanding will find good. Proverbs 19:8	To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. 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	So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t 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	The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them 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	He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. 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 to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt 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	No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, 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 of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always 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	So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God. 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	So if you sinful people 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
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 your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 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 will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 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	Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him 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	Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. 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	Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. 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	The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’ 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	Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. blessing prayer soul
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23	Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! 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	Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing 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 what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.