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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 that we should walk in them. 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. creation Jesus following
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28	We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him and who are called according to his purpose. love God calling

Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6	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. Jesus second coming rebirth
For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. Psalm 107:9	He has satisfied the thirsty and filled the hungry with good things. reliability food
Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow. Isaiah 1:17	And learn to do good. Pursue justice and rescue the oppressed; listen to the plea of the orphan and defend the widow. righteousness neighbor widows
Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. 1 Corinthians 10:24	No one should seek his own advantage in preference to that of his neighbor. selfishness love neighbor
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Rather, always aim to achieve what is best for each other and for everyone. blameless righteousness evil
But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Genesis 50:20	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. God life evil
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. Proverbs 19:8	Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul; one who cherishes understanding will prosper. wisdom life mind
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9	Let us never grow weary in doing what is right, for if we do not give up, we will reap our harvest in due time. righteousness reward patience
Good and upright is the Lord; Therefore He teaches sinners in the way. The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way. Psalm 25:8-9	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. righteousness humility learning
Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. Titus 2:14	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. sacrifice purification goodness
Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32	Fear not, little flock, for your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom. fear Father kingdom
He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8	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. law righteousness humility
But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28	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. obedience blessing prayer
I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13	I understand that man’s greatest happiness is to be glad and do well throughout his life. And when we eat and drink and find satisfaction in all our labors, this is a gift of God. joy life food
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! Luke 11:13	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! Spirit prayer family
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. James 3:17	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. honesty peace wisdom
Here is what I have seen: It is good and fitting for one to eat and drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labor in which he toils under the sun all the days of his life which God gives him; for it is his heritage. Ecclesiastes 5:18	This is the conclusion I have reached: it is fitting for a man to eat and drink and find satisfaction in the results of his labors under the sun during the brief span of life that God has allotted him. food work life
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. Ephesians 6:14-16	Stand firm, then, with the belt of truth fastened around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness clothing you, and with your feet shod in zeal to proclaim the gospel of peace. In all circumstances, hold in your hand the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. truth righteousness evangelism
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; those who are guided by it will grow in understanding. His praise will last forever. awe wisdom worship
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8	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. blessing worrying goodness
A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion. Psalm 112:5	The future bodes well for him who is generous in helping those in need and who conducts his affairs with justice. generosity mercy honesty
He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he. Proverbs 16:20	The one who pays heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. trust blessing listening
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. James 1:17	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. reliability Father blameless

His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

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.’