There are times when God appears to present a conflicting view of the Christian life. While we are saved by grace through faith, God demands that our lives be an offering to him of purity and good works in obedience to what he considers to be appropriate behavior (Ephesians 5:1-5).

Here are three questions that help us to answer the question: Is my life producing the purity and good works that God desires?
1. Does my lifestyle indicate self control and wise choices or excess and carelessness?
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. – Proverbs 20:1
2. Do I say I love God but my worship patterns, witnessing, and serving indicate a lack of faithfulness?

Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find? – Proverbs 20:6
3. Can I point to a progressing maturity in my Christian walk that visibly demonstrates purity, consistency, and integrity?

Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright.‭‭ – Proverbs‬ ‭20:11‬