Why is it important to maintain good works?

Maintaining good works is important for Christians because it reflects our faith and gratitude for God’s grace in our lives. Paul, in Titus 3:8, encourages believers to affirm the importance of good works as they are 'good and profitable unto men.' Good works do not contribute to salvation, but they are a result of a transformed life; Philippians 1:6 reinforces that God will continue His good work in us. As we live out our faith through good works, we become vessels through which God’s glory is manifested in the world, testifying to His redemptive power.