Christian motivation for good works
A born again Christian knows that his attempts to do good works will never earn him right standing with God or a place in heaven. We also know that we never will and never can “pay God back” for what He has done for us, and that He doesn’t expect us to. So what is a Christian motivation for doing good works? An overflow of our thankfulness to God for what He has done for us? To demonstrate the reality of our faith? As a form of witness to unbelievers? To gain rewards in heaven? Yes OK, but I think there is a more basic answer. Brace yourself. Our motivation for doing good works is… because they’re GOOD!