[metmom]

This is why I asked, why what we do can glorify God but cannot advance our salvation, and why is it that we don't have an obligation to that end.

Because salvation is a GIFT given by God to those who trust Him. It is not earned, that is why works cannot advance our salvation.

What saves us is FORGIVENESS and God not counting our sin against us, not us working to make up for them.

Doing good, overcoming evil with good, glorifies God because nothing good dwells in us. Any good in us comes from God and that is why our doing good glorifies Him. It is Him working in us to will and to do according to His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13)

[annalex]

Any good in us comes from God

Then, are all saved?

[annalex]

Any good in us comes from God

Then, are all saved?

It is true that all good comes from God, but some wish to glorify God, others don't. It looks like something is required of you. (Sorry for previous, pressed Post too soon).