The importance of works in the Christian life is a vital aspect of fulfilling God's purpose for us. Though salvation is by grace through faith, everyone who will be saved engages in works. When a person accepts the blood of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and is baptized, rising as a new man, he enters into the New Covenant with God, which includes stipulations and conditions to be fulfilled. God declares that keeping His covenant and testimony is essential for His promises to endure. Jesus commands us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, urging an active pursuit rather than passivity. Faith, if not accompanied by works, is dead, and it is through works that faith is made perfect, as seen in Abraham's life. We are created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand for us to walk in. The grace of God teaches us to live soberly, righteously, and godly, looking for the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who redeemed us to be zealous for good works. Jesus Himself worked to complete the task God gave Him, and likewise, God has assigned works for each of us to do. These works, though not as clearly defined as those of Jesus or Paul, are our responsibility and duty to glorify God as coworkers with Him in being created in the image of Jesus Christ. Our works following justification are a necessity in voluntarily yielding and conforming to become like Him.