How do we know our works are acceptable to God?

The acceptability of our works to God is not based on their inherent goodness but on their connection to Christ. In Hebrews 13:16, we are reminded that God is pleased with our works when they are offered through Jesus Christ. It is through the Spirit's work in us that our consciences are purged from dead works, enabling us to perform actions that glorify Him. As believers, our acts of service, whether in community or personal devotion, become spiritual sacrifices when they are motivated by love for Christ. This divine acceptance reassures us that even our feeble efforts hold value in God's sight.