There is a fine line between the mentality of using works to gain acceptance and showing your faith through works. James 2:18, "But someone may well say, “You have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” I believe this is a sound verse to live by. Works do not get you into Heaven, but the way you act and what you do certainly provides a good representation of who you work for. Is it Jesus or something else?