Nathan Bangs · 22 of 73

Book II. From the First Conference in 1773 to the First Regular General Conference in 1792. · Chapter 3 · XI. 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 do not only render unto God as much as they are bound to do, but that they do more for his sake than of bounden duty is required: whereas Christ saith plainly, When ye have done all that is commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants.