⁶ But Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. Why criticize her for doing such a good thing to me?

²⁴ Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

¹⁴ Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.

⁸ This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.

¹⁴ He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.

⁷ And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.

¹⁷ God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

²¹ If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.

¹⁸ Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.