Q. 91. But what are good works?

Question. But what are good works?

Answer. Only those which proceed from a true faith (Heb. 11;6); are performed according to the law of God (Ezek. 20;19), and to his glory (1 Cor. 10;31), and not such as are founded on our imaginations, or the institutions of men (Deut. 12;8).

Proofs.

• [proof-1] Heb. 11;6.—But without faith it is impossible to please him.— Heb. 11;4.—Rom. 14;23.
• [proof-2] Ezek. 20;19.—I am the Lord your God; walk in my statutes, and keep my judgments and do them.— Lev. 18;4.—Deut. 12;32.
• [proof-3] 1 Cor. 10;31.—Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.—1 Pet. 4;11.
• [proof-4] Deut. 12;8.—Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes.— Matt. 15;9.—Ex. 20;18.