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For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV
Often, I have heard remarks from Christians that lead me to believe they do not totally understand this passage.
Paul is not downplaying the importance of works herein. For a true Christian, their life will reflect works done for God. For, a true Christian works for the advancement of God’s kingdom. It is true that faith without works is dead.
What Paul does say, though, is that it is not by our works that we are saved. No amount of works that we do can pay for our salvation. The cost for our salvation was too costly for us to pay. It was paid for by the shedding of the blood of Jesus Christ.
Our salvation is truly a gift given to us. We do not deserve it, yet, God offers it to us through His Son, Jesus Christ.
So, when you do works for the Lord, do not think that is helping in your salvation received. It is not. Your works done should be done out of love for the Lord, and all which He has done for you. It should be out of a heartfelt desire to see the kingdom of God advanced.
Do the work given by the Lord, and see God’s face smile down upon you!
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