God speaks today Sunday | May 4, 2025
I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
(Jeremiah 17:10)This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
(Titus 3:8) The challenge of growing through good works
Acting in Christ's way is not just doing things for Him, it is about having faith and allowing Him to work through us. Focusing on what we can do for God can lead to pride and self-exaltation. Our new life in Christ is founded on faith and nourished by it, so good works become natural. Good works are not about seeking recognition or approval, but about glorifying God and fulfilling His will. As we grow in faith, the good deeds we perform raise our spiritual stature. We must add to our faith the fruits of good works, which complement each other in favor of others. We are created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God ordained in advance for us to put into practice.
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Cross Reference
Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
(Jeremiah 32:19)And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
(Romans 8:27)But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.
(Jeremiah 11:20)But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
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