All the works that we do after believing in Christ do not add any merit to us. So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do (Luke 17:10 KJV). So why don't we just sit down and enjoy ourselves after salvation? After all, it is free. What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? (Romans 6:1 KJV). No. The "good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10 KJV)" have their purposes.
To glorifies God
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 KJV)
To confirm your faith
The works that you have done, the fruits that you have produced will confirm to yourself and to others that you are a true Christian, that you truly believe in Christ as your saviour.
Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; (2 Peter 1:10 NASB)
To witness to others
Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works. (James 2:18 KJV)
While salvation is free, discipleship is costly. So we should work out our salvation "with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. (Philippians 2:12-13 KJV)".
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