What is the role of good works in a Christian's life?

In the life of a believer, good works play a critical role not as a means of salvation, but as evidence of true faith. James 2:17 states, 'So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.' This highlights that genuine faith naturally produces good works as a response to God’s grace. In Titus 3:8, Paul instructs believers to be careful to engage in good works, as these are excellent and profitable for people. Thus, good works are an expression of our transformed nature and a manifestation of God's grace working in and through us, fulfilling the purposes that God prepared for us beforehand (Ephesians 2:10).