How do we know that our good works are acceptable to God?

Good works are not merely measured by their outward appearance or frequency; rather, they are acceptable to God when motivated by sincere love for Him and others. As stated in 1 Corinthians 13, even the most generous actions, if not rooted in love, profit us nothing. Therefore, a believer's good works must stem from being born again, possessing a new righteous nature, and performing them in faith. This principle underscores that true good works are done in acknowledgment of God's grace that enables one to serve others without seeking human praise.