While we are saved by faith alone, genuine faith always produces good works. James 2:17 says, “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” Works are not the cause of salvation but the evidence of it. They are the natural fruit of a heart transformed by faith in Christ.
Ephesians 2:10 explains, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” This means that good works are not optional for the Christian; they are the inevitable result of genuine faith.
Practical Implications:
- Authentic Faith: We are called to examine our lives to ensure our faith is genuine and producing fruit.
- Service: Good works are an opportunity to glorify God and serve others.
- Gratitude: Our works are a response to God’s grace, not a means of earning it.
Quite an interesting one. Thanks