Matthew 25:31–46: Sheep, Goats, and Mercy
Jesus describes his coming in glory and the separation of the nations, where the issue named is concrete mercy shown to the needy, because he identifies himself with them. The passage is a serious summons to mercy, not a formula for earning salvation.
Ephesians 2:10: God's Workmanship, Made for Good Works
Ephesians 2:10 tells believers they are God's own handiwork, made new in Christ, and that this new creation was made for good works. The works do not earn salvation; they are the path God prepared for the saved to walk in.
James 4:17 for Kids: Knowing Good and Doing It
James 4:17 tells us that sin is not only doing wrong things but also skipping the good things we already know to do. This lesson helps kids see that knowing the right thing is a call to act on it, not a reason to feel proud.