• Good works have the glory of God as their object; and (3) they have the revealed will of God as their only rule (Deuteronomy 12:32; Revelation 22:18,19 ).

    Good works are an expression of gratitude in the believer's heart (John 14:15,23; Galatians 5:6 ). They are the fruits of the Spirit (Titus 2:10-12 ), and thus spring from grace, which they illustrate and strengthen in the heart.

    Good works of the most sincere believers are all imperfect, yet like their persons they are accepted through the mediation of Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:17 ), and so are rewarded; they have no merit intrinsically, but are rewarded wholly of grace.

    Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

    Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Works, Good'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/w/works-good.html. 1897.