In this episode of “Kingdom Questions,” host Victor Vigorito addresses the topic of “good works” and the distinction between the Christian understanding of good works and that of unbelievers. He begins by reminding listeners that true good works must aim for the glory of God and that unbelievers, lacking a relationship with God, cannot produce good works in this manner.
Victor emphasizes the importance of being theocentric rather than anthropocentric; that is, all good works should be aimed at glorifying God rather than seeking self-approval. He explains that Christians recognize their blessings from God and are motivated to honor Him through their works, unlike unbelievers who may try to justify themselves based on their own standards.
He references Romans 1, discussing how the suppression of truth leads to a reliance on futile speculations about morality and good works, which contrast sharply with the Christian perspective that seeks to honor God.
Victor illustrates this with the parable of the talents, where servants are rewarded for their attempts to please the master with the gifts they were given. He explains that the attitude of gratitude and the desire to honor God are at the heart of producing good works. Victor encourages listeners to embrace their imperfections in attempting to serve God rather than striving for a standard of perfection that leads to self-worship.
He shares a personal anecdote about an attempt to help his parents by doing the dishes as a child, highlighting the joy and gratitude expressed by his parents, despite the mess created. This serves as an analogy for how God views our efforts to honor Him, even if they seem imperfect.
