So in British Literature this week I had to write a paragraph on my opinion about good works and how they contribute to our salvation. It can be a tough subject to approach. But I managed to come up with a few words on what I think:Do Good Works Contribute To Our Salvation?
I believe that good works do not send us to heaven. That being said, I believe performing good deeds is crucial to our relationship with Christ considering the following:
That Jesus tells us in the bible to "love our neighbor as ourself". This means (but is not limited to) helping those in need, providing accountability to fellow Christians, and putting others needs in front of your own needs and desires.
He alo tells us to love Him with all our hearts, souls and minds, and if we willingly spend our time doing things that enrich our own spirits and the spirits of others, we are displaying our love for Him in a productive and meaningful way.
I also believe that once we instill this principle within our hearts, we can more understand the goodness of Christ and can make ourselves pleasing in His sight. More so, the way we spend our time and live our lives must reflect that we are one of God's children if we hope to glorify Him.
So ultimately, although doing good works won't initially lead us to Christ, trying to be like Him in all we do will put us on the right path and is a good start to witnessing to others and making our hearts good and pure.
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