They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.