THE GOOD DEEDS
Hebrews 13.16.21
And of course, Paul never forgets the importance and value of the Good Deeds in Christ. And here again he mentioned Good Deeds and made very important conclusion comparing Good Deeds to a sacrifice to GOD (16). Indeed, then you do Good Deeds you are usually sacrifice something in order to do them, you time, your money, your resources whatever it may be, and by this you are not only serving those who are in need, but most important of all, you are serving GOD, and for your effort in Good Deeds "GOD is pleased" with you.
Can you please GOD without Good Deeds by your faith alone? I doubt it.
Who is actually equip us to do Good Deeds? He Is the One Who want us to do the Good Deeds and that is His will, as verse 21 explains. And "its working in us," in all of us "through Jesus Christ" Whom we love, obey, serve and worship. Is anything more can be said about importance of the Good Deeds? Actually yes, James also did not miss this very important matter, and important proof of our Faith and Love for GOD, as well to His Commandments and Statutes.
When Paul and others mentioned WORKS in negative way, they meant the WORKS OF THE LAW, Ritual and Ceremonies of the Law of Moses, the physical worship of the Lord which become no longer necessary under Spiritual Worship of GOD from the heart and the soul of a person.
Physical Rituals and Ceremonies conducted according to the Word of the Law, but the Spiritual worship of GOD is conducted according to the heart, in which Love and Faith for GOD generate Obedience to Him and His Commandments, by the will of the heart and not according to the Word of the Law.
As it written, in such people the Law already written on their hearts, and they do not need the written Law for that matter.
(Deuteronomy 11.18) (2Chronicles 30.12) (Psalm 40.7-8) (Proverbs 7.3) (Isaiah 44.3) (Jeremiah 24.7, 30.22, 31.33, 32.38.40) (Ezekiel 36.26-27, 39.29) (Zephaniah 3.9) (Hebrews 8.10, 10.16-17) (2Corinthians 3.3) (1John 2.7-8.14.24).
~ Good Works: (Nehemiah 2.18) (Matthew 5.16, 12.12) (Luke 6.35) (John 5.29, 10.32) (Acts 9.36, 10.38) (Romans 2.7.10) (2Corinthians 9.8) (Galatians 6.9-10) (Ephesians 2.10, 6.7-8) (Philippians 1.6) (Colossians 1.10) (2Thessalonians 2.17, 3.7-13) (1Timothy 2.9-10, 5.9-10.25, 6.18) (2Timothy 2.21, 3.16-17) (Titus 1.16, 2.7.14, 3.1.5.8.14) (Hebrews 10.24, 13.16.21) (James 1.22-25, 2.14-26, 3.13, 4.17) (1Peter 2.12, 3.6.11.17).
~ Works of Faith: (1Thessalonians 1.3.5) (2Thessalonians 1.11) (James 2.14-26)
~ Paul's profession and his works to support himself and others:
(Acts 18.1-3, 20.33-35, 28.30-31) (1Corinthians 4.11-12) (1Thessalonians 2.9, 4.11-12) (2Thessalonians 3.6-12).~ Works of Faith: (1Thessalonians 1.3.5) (2Thessalonians 1.11) (James 2.14-26)
~ Paul's profession and his works to support himself and others:
~ Doers of the Law and not the listeners are justified by GOD:
(Ezekiel 33.31-32) (Matthew 7.21.24-27, 15.7-9, 23.2-3.5) (Mark 7.6-7-13) (Luke 6.46-49) (Romans 2.13) (James 1.22-25).~ Love your enemies. Do good to them:
(2Kings 6.18-23) (2Chronicles 28.9-15) (Proverbs 25.21-22) (Matthew 5.43-45) (Luke 6.27-28.35-36) (Romans 12.20-21)James 4.17
17. "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do, and does not do it, to him it is sin."Some people purposely distorting Holy Scripture and misinterpreting the word "Works" of the Law as Good Work, declaring and misleading by saying that no GOD Works are not necessary for Salvation. But Salvation is a combination not only of Good Works in the Name of Christ but also required Love and Faith. If one of these qualities are missing, Salvation is impossible, and the Promise of GOD for Salvation will not be activated until all the CONDITION OF SALVATION are met.
Next will be the James who very effectively explained the GOOD Works in Christ, and who will dare to argue with him?
