Bro. David Padgett in his book "Walking in the Spirit," emphasized some important truths regarding good works in chapter 3, of his book entitled Walking is Working. In this section he drives home the point that it's imperative that the believer be about the Father's business in this world showing forth good works. Is this not what Jesus said, in Matthew 5:16? Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. The truth is walking is working, but working in a whole new way. Bro. Padgett shares with us some reasons as why we must be about good works.

 

There are 7 solid good reasons as to why we must be believers that walk in good works.

 

1.) For, God ordained it before the foundation of the world.

 

2.) We were designed  and created for this purpose.

 

3.) It is our calling and spiritual vocation.

 

4.) They show others that God and His Christ are praise worthy.

 

5.) They are proof that we have been called out of darkness into His marvelous light.

 

6.) They enable us to display the glory of God and of Christ with glory of His resurrection life and power being lived through us.

 

7.) Good works cause God to be glorified among the Gentiles or those that do not know Jesus Christ.

 

Here are some other passages to encourage and exhort you to walk in good works.

 

Philippians 2:12-13,  Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

 

Titus 3:8,  This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.