Glad to read about the green bean casserole. There is hope for you yet.
I do have one question and I mean it to be respectful. Do you believe that the good a person does arises from his own merits or desires? Or do you believe that any good a person does is a response to the Grace of Christ within him and therefore is not to his boasting but to the glory of God?
I believe that we are created in Christ unto good works. Our salvation places us into Christ. And from that place, good works will normally abound. all to the glory of Christ. It is in response to what He has done for us that makes us want to walk in good works. There is no boasting there. Just thankfulness for our salvation, justification, and sanctification.