To what degree are good works something the average Christian should concern themselves? We will see that both the implications of the gospel and expectations of spreading the gospel require a careful devotion to doing good.
Observations & Conclusions:
- Doing good is sourced in God’s kindness and mercy
- Doing good requires regular repetition of the gospel
- Doing good is a Christian expectation
- Doing good requires careful devotion
- Doing good is guaranteed a good return
- Doing good requires a missional direction
Application:
- Roots – Root yourself in the personal truth of the gospel
- Ruts – Avoid foolish controversies and arguments
- Weeds – Confront and conquer division
Titus 3:8
“This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.”
2 Corinthians 8:9
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.”
1 Timothy 2:9-10
“I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.”
Titus 3:1-2
“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.”
Colossians 2:6-7
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”