“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” – Ephesians 2:10
Bible Verses About Doing Good Works
1. James 2:26 – Faith without actions is lifeless.
“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” – James 2:26
2. Galatians 6:9 – Perseverance in doing good leads to harvest.
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” – Galatians 6:9
3. Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine through good deeds.
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
4. Colossians 3:23 – Work heartily for the Lord.
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” – Colossians 3:23
5. 1 Timothy 6:18 – Encourage others with good works.
“Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share.” – 1 Timothy 6:18
6. 2 Corinthians 9:8 – God provides for your good works.
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.” – 2 Corinthians 9:8
7. Proverbs 3:27 – Do not withhold good from others.
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so.” – Proverbs 3:27
8. Titus 2:7 – Show yourself as a model of good works.
“In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility.” – Titus 2:7
9. Luke 6:38 – Giving leads to blessings.
“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom.” – Luke 6:38
10. 1 Peter 2:12 – Live honorably among others.
“Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.” – 1 Peter 2:12
11. Acts 20:35 – It is more blessed to give.
“I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” – Acts 20:35
12. Hebrews 10:24 – Spur one another on to love and good deeds.
“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works.” – Hebrews 10:24
13. Romans 2:6 – God will judge according to works.
“Who will render to each one according to his deeds.” – Romans 2:6
14. Matthew 25:40 – What we do for the least, we do for Jesus.
“And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.'” – Matthew 25:40
15. Philippians 1:6 – God completes what He begins.
“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6
16. Ephesians 4:28 – Work hard to help those in need.
“Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.” – Ephesians 4:28
17. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 – Do not grow weary in doing good.
“But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:13
18. 1 John 3:18 – Love must be expressed through actions.
“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
19. Matthew 7:17 – Good trees bear good fruit.
“Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.” – Matthew 7:17
20. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 – Seek what is good for others.
“See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:15
21. Romans 12:21 – Overcome evil with good.
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21
22. Matthew 6:1 – Do good works for the right reasons.
“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 6:1
23. John 10:10 – Jesus came to give abundant life.
“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” – John 10:10
24. Luke 10:37 – Be a neighbor by doing good.
“He who showed mercy on him. Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.'” – Luke 10:37
25. Matthew 25:29 – Those who have will be given more.
“For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.” – Matthew 25:29
26. Proverbs 11:25 – Generosity brings blessings.
“The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.” – Proverbs 11:25
27. 2 Peter 1:5 – Add to your faith good works.
“But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge.” – 2 Peter 1:5
28. Matthew 6:19-21 – Treasures in heaven come from good deeds.
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” – Matthew 6:19-21
29. Romans 14:19 – Pursue peace and good for one another.
“Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.” – Romans 14:19
30. 1 Corinthians 15:58 – Always excel in the work of the Lord.
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
31. Psalms 37:3 – Trust in God and do good.
“Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.” – Psalms 37:3
32. Ephesians 6:8 – God rewards good deeds.
“Knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.” – Ephesians 6:8
33. Philippians 4:19 – God supplies needs through His riches.
“And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
34. Timothy 1:12 – Jesus strengthens us to do good.
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.” – 1 Timothy 1:12
35. Romans 12:13 – Share with those in need.
“Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
36. Matthew 7:12 – Treat others as you want to be treated.
“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
37. Isaiah 58:10 – Help the hungry and oppressed.
“If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light shall dawn in the darkness.” – Isaiah 58:10
38. John 14:15 – Love and keep His commandments.
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” – John 14:15
39. 1 Corinthians 16:14 – Do everything out of love.
“Let all that you do be done with love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
40. Exodus 23:25 – Serve the Lord, and He blesses you.
“So you shall serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water.” – Exodus 23:25
Final Thoughts
Doing good works is not only a way to serve God but also a way to show our love to others. As we reflect on these verses, we get reminded that every act of kindness, no matter how small, has significance in God’s eyes. It’s about making a difference in someone’s life, seeking justice, and embodying love. We should strive daily to follow Jesus’s example by living out our faith through good works.
By doing so, we can spread positivity and create a ripple effect of kindness in our communities. Let’s commit ourselves to act in ways that reflect our faith and honor God through our deeds.
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