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XIV. Of Works of Supererogation.

Voluntary Works besides, over and above, God's Commandments, which they call Works of Supererogation, cannot be taught without arrogancy and impiety: for by them men do declare, that they not only render unto God as much as they are bound to, but that they do more for his sake, than of bounden duty is required: whereas Christ saith plainly, When ye have done all that are commanded to you, say, We are unprofitable servants.

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Let my cry come before you, O LORD; *
      give me understanding, according to your word.
Let my supplication come before you; *
      deliver me, according to your promise.
My lips shall pour forth your praise, *
      when you teach me your statutes.
My tongue shall sing of your promise, *
      for all your commandments are righteous.
Let your hand be ready to help me, *
      for I have chosen your commandments.
I long for your salvation, O LORD, *
      and your law is my delight.
Let me live, and I will praise you, *
      and let your judgments help me.
I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost; *
      search for your servant,
      for I do not forget your commandments.

Psalm 119:169-176

This is part of 39 Articles of Religion in the 40 Days of Lent, Sinden.org's Lenten devotion.

Previously: Articles I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII & XIII