2. EAGER TO DO GOOD I. Why am I wanting to talk about doing good works?
A. Spurs us on and keeps us motivated.

3. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,…..
- Hebrews 10:24
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
- Galatians 6:9,10

4. EAGER TO DO GOOD I. Why am I wanting to talk about doing good works?
A. Spurs us on and keeps us motivated.
B. Keeps us from forgetting.

5. And do not forget to do good and to share with others,
for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- Hebrews 13:16

6. EAGER TO DO GOOD I. Why am I wanting to talk about doing good works?
A. Spurs us on and keeps us motivated.
B. Keeps us from forgetting.
C. It’s the leader’s purpose.

7. …..to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ
may be built up…..
- Ephesians 4:12

8. EAGER TO DO GOOD I. Why am I wanting to talk about doing good works?
A. Spurs us on and keeps us motivated.
B. Keeps us from forgetting.
C. It’s the leader’s purpose.
D. It’s what we were created to do.

9. For we are God’s handiwork, In everything set them an example
created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
- Ephesians 2:10
In everything set them an example
by doing what is good.
- Titus 2:7a

10. EAGER TO DO GOOD
E. To avoid sin.

11. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it,
it is sin for them.
- James 4:12

12. EAGER TO DO GOOD E. To avoid sin.
F. It’s one of the reasons God gave us the Bible.

13. All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
- 2 Timothy 3:16,17

14. EAGER TO DO GOOD E. To avoid sin.
F. It’s one of the reasons God gave us the Bible.
G. It keeps the burden off a few.

15. as each part does it work.
From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love,
as each part does it work.
- 2 Timothy 3:16,17

16. EAGER TO DO GOOD II. What Is Our Motivation To Do Good Works?
A. God’s grace in Jesus.

17. For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope – the appearing of the glory of our great god and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good Timothy 3:16,17

18. EAGER TO DO GOOD II. What Is Our Motivation To Do Good Works?
A. God’s grace in Jesus.
B. God’s kindness, love and mercy.

19. Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,…...
At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through

20. the washing of rebirth and renewal by the
Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone Titus 3:1, 3-8

21. EAGER TO DO GOOD Conclusion:
A. We all know to do good and hopefully want to.
B. The greatest is the one who serves.

22. The greatest among you will be your servant.
- Matthew 23:11

23. EAGER TO DO GOOD Conclusion:
A. We all know to do good and hopefully want to.
B. The greatest is the one who serves.
C. Ask ourselves – Am I eager to do what is good?
D. You are free to do all the good you can.