Our Scripture reading today is 1 Peter 2:12-15.
Verse 12, "...they may by your good works, which they shall behold,"
Our salvation is completely dependent upon the grace of God through the Lord Jesus death, burial and resurrection.  We cannot earn favour with God by our good works.  Peter reminds us that our good works are very important and do serve a purpose.  In the context, Peter was writing with regards to the Jews testimony amongst the Gentiles.  The same challenge can be applied to our lives today whether we are influencing the saved or the lost.  There are people watching.  The daily choices we make should point the lost to the Lord Jesus.  In addition, our lives should encourage Christians to draw closer to God.  Good works do not earn us a home in Heaven, but they play a role following our salvation.  Read Ephesians 2:10.