but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled,

They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.

the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things—

to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility,

not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.

Graces of the Heirs of Grace

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

This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.