Dwell on: Good Works
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· 6 viewsLooking at the purpose, nature and results of good godly works
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Works, what part do they play?
Works, what part do they play?
Good godly works, mission work, servicing widows, orphans, works in the community, all good works, right?
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As a body of believers, locally, and universal too, we hear of many missionaries and ministries that cry out for help to get the work of the kingdom done. They get cries for local help, regional help and world wide help. Some for money, some for people and some just for prayer.
As Christians we are to be active in all places (1Cor1:2)
2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with all who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
As Christians we are to be active locally and globally, in every place. May we remember God is the God of all and wants to touch all, so all can come to repentance and be saved.
As we do this, serve locally and globally, in every place may we also know that we are to:
As Christians in encouraging one another too (Heb10:24-25)
24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
God created us for good works (Eph2:10)
10 No, we neither make nor save ourselves. God does both the making and saving. He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing.
Good works God prepared us to do, to do with Him!
Good works God prepared us to do, to do with Him!
Good to dwell on things that are good and put into practice (Php4:8-9)
8 Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.
9 Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.
Today we are are going to dwell on, ponder, consider, reflect upon and meditate about
Purpose of good godly works
Nature of good godly works
Results of good godly works
Purpose of good godly works
Purpose of good godly works
It is important to note good godly works, there are things we can know about them, and best way to know is to look at what scripture says.
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Good godly works cannot save us (Eph2:8-9; Tit3:4-7)
We are saved “to” good godly works (Eph2:10)
We are to be zealous in our good works (Tit2:11-14)
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Good godly works cannot save us (Eph2:8-9; Tit3:4-7)
Good godly works cannot buy us, earn us entry into the kingdom of heaven, for it is only by grace we are saved.
We are to be zealous in our good works (Tit2:11-14)
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
God saves us because of His kindness, love, and mercy
4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Good godly works cannot save us (Eph2:8-9; Tit3:4-7)
We are saved “to” good godly works (Eph2:10)
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
In other words, because of our great salvation that we have due to the kindness, love and mercy of God and faith in Christ Jesus it should result in good godly works.
Good godly works cannot save us (Eph2:8-9; Tit3:4-7)
We are saved “to” good godly works (Eph2:10)
We are to be zealous in our good works (Tit2:11-14)
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age,
13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, 14 who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
There are things regarding works that we need to “be”
Be ready (Tit3:1)
We need to be ready for every good work
1 Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,
Ready by being subject, by being obedient.
Be careful (Tit3:8)
8 This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.
To careful to be engaged for that is good and profitable
Be devoted (TIt3:14)
14 And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
Be devoted, as you are careful and ready in case there is urgent need you are not found unfaithful.
Be doing good godly works
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Why do you think we should be ready, careful, devoted and doing good works?
So that,
Be seen
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Be seen (Mt5:14-16)
Be observed (1Pt2:12)
Be examples as Christ exampled (Lk6:40)
It demonstrates our faith (Jm2:14-17, Jm2:20; Jm2:26)
It makes gospel message more receptive (1Pt2:12)
It meets the dire need of people (as noted in Tit3:14)
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Be seen (Mt5:14-16)
Be observed (1Pt2:12)
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Be examples as Christ exampled (Lk6:40)
Good godly works brings glory to God, to the Father who is in heaven
It demonstrates our faith (Jm2:14-17, Jm2:20; Jm2:26)
Be seen (Mt5:14-16)
It makes gospel message more receptive (1Pt2:12)
Be observed (1Pt2:12)
It meets the dire need of people (as noted in Tit3:14)
12 Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Be examples as Christ exampled (Lk6:40)
Difference between being seen and being observed (expand 1 minute)
It demonstrates our faith (Jm2:14-17, Jm2:20; Jm2:26)
It makes gospel message more receptive (1Pt2:12)
Be seen (Mt5:14-16)
Be observed (1Pt2:12)
It meets the dire need of people (as noted in Tit3:14)
Be examples as Christ exampled (Lk6:40)
40 “A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.
We are trained, equipped for good godly works as Jesus exampled for us for He led by example (i.e. washing disciples feet)
It demonstrates our faith (Jm2:14-17, Jm2:20; Jm2:26)
14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food,
It makes gospel message more receptive (1Pt2:12)
It meets the dire need of people (as noted in Tit3:14)
16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? 17 Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself.
Then when we look down just a few more verses see what it says
20 But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless?
Faith demonstrated is good and godly, but without works it is useless, or then look at what else is said
26 For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.
faith without works is dead!
It demonstrates our faith (Jm2:14-17, Jm2:20; Jm2:26)
It makes gospel message more receptive (1Pt2:12)
12 Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation.
It meets the dire need of people (as noted in Tit3:14)
So we have, seen and glorify God, observe and they glorify God, and that is not it, there is more.
It demonstrates our faith (Jm2:14-17, Jm2:20; Jm2:26)
It makes gospel message more receptive (1Pt2:12)
It meets the dire need of people (as noted in Tit3:14)
in case you forgot the passage, here it is again
14 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
So good works are important, we are trained, equipped, commanded so we should not take them lightly. When we have an understanding and appreciation of good godly works we can then move to the nature of the good godly works we should be doing.
Nature of Good Godly Works
Nature of Good Godly Works
What does the scripture say about it?
We are to care for widows and orphans (Jm1:27)
Look what Jm1:27 says about who and why when it comes to good godly works.
27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
We have scripture role models beyond Jesus (Act9:36-39)
36 Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did. 37 And it happened at that time that she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her body, they laid it in an upper room.
38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, “Do not delay in coming to us.” 39 So Peter arose and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing all the tunics and garments that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
We are to be giving in our good godly works (Act20:35)
35 “In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Are we practicing pure and undefiled religion?
We are to help the weak (1The5:14)
14 We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
We are to restore the wayward (Gal6:1-2)
1 Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.
Let us be ready to encourage the fainthearted , help the weak, and restore the wayward and thus fulfilling the law of Christ, which is love.
We are to proclaim the kingdom (Lk9:2; Lk10:9)
2 And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing.
9 and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’
Now how about proclaiming the kingdom of God to the sick, those in the hospital? The necessity of the gospel.
We are to pray to help restore (Jm5:14-15)
14 Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him.
There is a command, not a suggest, a command for the sick to call for prayer, and faithful prayer to be offered.
We are to show hospitality (Heb13:2)
2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Open your door, help people for you may not know you are even entertaining angels.
We are to let love be known (Rom12:9-13)
9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;
11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,
13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.
We are to do good godly works for prisoners (Heb13:3; PHp4:14)
3 Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.
and look at the exhalation from Paul
14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.
We are to share our wealth (1Tim6:17-19)
17 Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. 18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
19 storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.
We are to be offering (Heb13:16)
So maybe it is not money you have, or heart for the sick, prisoners, widows or orphans there is also this offering
16 And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
And that is doing good, sharing for these are sacrifices that are pleasing to God.
We have ability, we have opportunity, we have command, we have been equipped and trained, may I give one more passage to consider (Mt25:34-40)
Mt25:34-35
34 “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 ‘For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in;
36 naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink?
38 ‘And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You? 39 ‘When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’
40 “The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’
(Invitation slide - Good works)
When doing good godly works we
by feeding the hungry, we feed Christ
by giving drink to the thirsty; we are giving to Christ
by showing hospitality; we show it to Christ
by clothing the naked, we are clothing Christ
by visiting the prisoners or the sick, we are visiting Christ
There is good works and there is great work (lead to the invitation now)
(Invitation slide 2 ) song, prayer, (Exit slide)