September 9, 2023

Good News Today

Hebrews 13:16 “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. ”

Friends, the good news today says DO NOT NEGLECT TO DO GOOD AND SHARE WITH OTHERS.

It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of our own lives that we become oblivious to the needs of others.

However, we Christians are commanded to do good for others (Matthew 5:16). This is never presented as a means to obtain salvation. Scripture is clear that good deeds can never rescue us from sin (Galatians 3:10–14; Romans 11:6). The only thing that justifies us before God is the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. When we accept that, by faith, we can be reconciled with God. Good works, then, are not what justifies us before God; they are the natural, expected outcome of this relationship.

Friends, Those who are saved ought to be thankful and joyful (Hebrews 12:3–12). Joy should inspire good works, done for others, as an act of worship.

God bless us all. Let’s keep the faith.