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Good Works That Last: Building a Lifelong Legacy
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Good works aren't simply actions we perform—they're the heartbeat of our Christian identity. In this final episode of the season, we unpack what we've learned through sixteen weeks of exploring service and reveal what we believe is the ultimate good work: sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
Both of us reflect candidly on the lessons that transformed our own approaches to service. Josh shares how conversations about marriage and parenting challenged him to create more opportunities for his children to witness and participate in service. Mark opens up about how losing his brother at age 57 profoundly shifted his perspective on time as a precious gift, making Jesus's example of "going about doing good" more urgent and personal than ever before.
We explore the essential balance between public and private service through Scripture, acknowledging that some good works should shine brightly to inspire others while some giving should remain private. The danger many believers face isn't doing good works incorrectly—it's allowing a season of service to become merely a fond memory rather than a lifestyle. As Paul instructed Titus, we must "be careful to devote ourselves to good works" because these things are "excellent and profitable."
Our final challenge invites you to create a Good Works Commitment Plan, selecting one area of service to focus on for an entire year. We encourage bringing others alongside you, recognizing that partnership multiplies both impact and joy. Consider crafting a simple mission statement to keep yourself focused: "I commit to using my time, talents and resources to serve others, to glorify God, and to make good works a lifelong habit."
Thank you for journeying with us through this exploration of purpose and service. Your engagement and feedback have been deeply encouraging. Remember that you were made for good—not just for a season, but for a lifetime.
Chapters
1. Good Works That Last: Building a Lifelong Legacy (00:00:00)
2. Introducing the final episode (00:00:06)
3. The ultimate good work (00:00:37)
4. Lessons that stuck with us (00:02:23)
5. Maintaining devotion to good works (00:05:44)
6. Bible basis and moving forward (00:09:31)
7. The final mission challenge (00:15:29)
8. Gratitude and closing thoughts (00:18:08)
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