A man cannot save himself by his own good works.

Good works prompted by purely natural motives cannot save a man. Thus St. Paul says, “If I should give all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.” 1 Cor. XIII., 3. Yet good works inspired by faith in Christ and love for Christ are necessary. “By works a man is justified, and not by faith only.” James II., 24. Indeed the “Son of man will come in the glory of His Father . . . and then will He render to every man according to his works.” Matt XVI., 27.

Radio Replies Volume 1 by Rev. Dr. Leslie Rumble MSC and Rev. Charles Mortimer Carty