So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. Romans 7.12

Even the youngest Christian understands that faith in Christ is connected to good works.

Christians are expected to do good works, and many of them do, both as individuals and communities. It stands to reason that the more good Christians do, the more people will be drawn to the teaching of God’s Word about how they, too, might be good and do good (Mic. 4:1-5).

But unless we know how to think about good works, and how to actually do that which is good in any particular situation, the range of good works we are able to do will always be fairly small.

But wait a second: The Scriptures have been given to equip us for every good work (2 Tim. 3.15-17). That being so, we need to search the Scriptures daily and to prepare ourselves, soul and strength, to love God and our neighbors, whatever that may require of us.

And when it comes to learning whatever is loving and holy and righteous and good to do in any situation, we must begin our thinking with the Law of God. Ignorance of the Law, or mere neglect of it, will not equip us to realize the purpose of our redemption (Eph. 2.8-10). If we would be equipped for whatever good work the opportunity before us requires (Eph. 5.15-17), then we must engage our minds, devote our hearts, and root it in our consciences to understand the Law of God and how it relates to the rest of God’s Word as the primary resource to equip us for every good work.

T. M. Moore

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