For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works...

Ephesians 2:10 CSB

Inherent in our design and construction is the ability to do good.

It's built in.

It's who we are.

The wider context here is  "saved by grace" so this "created in Christ Jesus to do good works" has something to do with our redemption too.

As a Christian we're not doing good for ourselves, to make ourselves feel good (though let's be real that can still be a motivator), & we're not doing good works under some moral obligation to make ourselves right with God (though let's be real I still do things because I "should").

We do good works because of Grace. 

Because we've been redeemed. 

There's nothing to earn.

There's nothing to earn.

There's nothing to earn.

As we get to know more of God, love Him, imitate Him, allow His character to become ours little bit by little bit, as we let Grace seep into our souls, we express that by loving people, doing good in and for this world, doing our bit to restore what is broken, heal what is hurt, be part of God's redemptive story for His people.

#Itsbuiltin. 

#grace