0408. 401. “Good”

401. “Good”

1. The source of “good works” is to be found by being in the creative hands of the Lord Jesus—Eph_2:10.

2. The spring of a “good conscience” is the outcome of wholehearted allegiance to Christ—1Ti_1:5.

3. The soul of a “good conversation” (manner of life) is the result of following in the steps of Christ—1Pe_3:16.

4. The inspiration which shall enable us to war a “good warfare” is obtained by fellowship with Christ—1Ti_1:18.

5. The motive which shall prompt us to show all “good fidelity” to Christ has its rise in our desire to please Him—Tit_2:10.

6. Submission to Christ is the secret of bringing forth “good fruit,” for as the branch receives the sap which is in the tree, so we receive the life which is in Christ by our obedience to Him—Mat_7:17.

7. And the one thing which shall move us to be “good stewards” of the manifold grace of God, is to know in our own hearts the grace which has saved us—1Pe_4:10.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH