| No. |
What it is |
What it is not |
1 |
Works are the visible expression of our faith (James 2:17) |
Works are not a substitute for faith in Christ (Galatians 2:16) |
| 2 |
Works are acts of obedience to God's commands (John 14:15) |
Works are not a means of earning salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9) |
| 3 |
Works are acts of love towards God and others (Matthew 22:37-39) |
Works are not a way to boast or seek recognition (Matthew 6:1-4) |
| 4 |
Works are fruit of the Holy Spirit working in us (Galatians 5:22-23) |
Works are not a way to justify ourselves before God (Titus 3:5) |
| 5 |
Works are acts of service and kindness towards those in need (Matthew 25:35-36) |
Works are not a way to compare ourselves to others (2 Corinthians 10:12) |
| 6 |
Works are acts of righteousness that bring glory to God (Matthew 5:16) |
Works are not a way to manipulate or control God (Romans 4:2-4) |
| 7 |
Works are the evidence of a transformed heart (Ephesians 2:10) |
Works are not a way to fulfill a religious checklist (Matthew 23:23-24) |
| 8 |
Works are the result of faith that is alive and active (James 2:26) |
Works are not a way to earn God's love or approval (Romans 5:8) |
| 9 |
Works are the acts of worship and devotion to God (Romans 12:1) |
Works are not a way to substitute for a genuine relationshiop with God (Matthew 7:21-23) |
| 10 |
Works are a means of storing up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:20) |
Works are not a way to earn salvation for others (Acts 4:12) |
