God. Thus non-Christians can perform relatively good deeds, even though they themselves are totally depraved. Suppose, for example, that an unbeliever steals $5,000 from a bank and then writes a check for $1,000 to the Red Cross in order to gain praise. His giving may be outwardly in conformity with the law of God; but because it does not spring from faith and because it lacks the motive of glorifying God, it is sinful. It is only a relatively good deed. Albert Schweitzer is an example of one who denied