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John from Kentucky:
Can anyone provide at least two Scriptures that show the purpose of the true Church is to build houses for people?

The great false church performs multiple "good works."  Which is why billions are deceived.  The Many are deceived into thinking that good works equates with being godly.  The head of this false church is Satan, who appears as an angel of light.

If the great false church performs such good works, why does Jesus say "Come out of her My people".  Rev 18:4

Kat:

John, I think you are equating "good works" just with the church. That certainly is not only done in the church, and good works are a necessary part of living a godly life. I think building a house for somebody would be a very good deed.

Mat 5:16  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Eph 2:10  For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Titus 2:7  Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Titus 3:8  This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

1Pe 2:12  having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

No these Scriptures do not say specifically 'build a house'... our good works will be determined and rewarded (or not) by God. But if it is done to impress, then that's just self-glorification and not to the glory of God, which is not godliness, but that's certainly not the same as being wicked either.

Mat 6:1  Take care! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired, because then you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.

mercy, peace and love
Kat

rick:
Just my opinion, but I commend anyone who does good in this life regardless of their motive or whether they believe in God or not.

The difference between those who are deceived and those who are not is they simply believe they have ..FREE WILL...and a few other funky doctrines which we here have been enlighten and thanks be to God for that also.

Max, if you believe that we have not free will and its Gods intention and will to save everyone who was ever born regardless who they are, what color they are what language they speak then go for it.

Also, if God is doing it through you, then you shall be rewarded for doing a good deed and if God is not doing it through you, you still helped a family in this life and what’s wrong with that?

Just my opinion, but if God ask us to love our enemy He certainly won’t be upset if we help people. And remember one thing, all those people in Christendom will be saved one day just like all of God’s elects are being saved now.

Love is a wonderful attribute, I also believe love is action, if I love someone and they are hungry and have not the means to buy food and I say I love you to that someone and have money to buy food for that someone but don’t , then what good is my love ?

Bottom line.... all is of God.

Peace and love to all.    :)

Abednego:
One last thought Max.  Before I support a charity I research them.  I start with charitynavigator.org and guidestar.org.  I would not volunteer for any organization that I would not be willing to support financially.

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