Yesterday’s Epistle reading was from Ephesians Chapter 2, a familiar passage about being saved by faith and not by works.
I noticed something though that I had read but not really noticed before…
I’m used to the King James Version of verse 10: ” For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
At church we use the New Revised Standard Version where the same verse reads “For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be
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Thanks for this reminder that good works are to be our way of life. I enjoyed visiting your blog. Blessings!
This is an excellent reflection – it stands out to me especially well, since this week is marks St Joseph’s feast day. For me, he’s an excellent example of living the Christian life – he taught Jesus the Jewish faith, worked to provide for his family, followed God’s instruction for his life, all while NOT seeking the spotlight. It’s a reminder to me that any good works I do are to be recognized by God, and not by the world.
Thanks for linking up! Hope you’re feeling well in these last few weeks!