Goodness

How can I be good?

God’s Response

The Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17

She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. . . . Has she been kind to strangers? . . . Has she helped those who are in trouble? 1 Timothy 5:10

Goodness is not just being talented at something, as in “she is good at painting.” Goodness is a composite of many qualities, such as being kind, helpful, loving, pleasant, generous, and gentle. These qualities exhibit our likeness to God. When Christ takes control of your heart, you begin doing good deeds that, when practiced over a lifetime, will be defined as goodness. When you’re growing in goodness day by day and year by year, you’re building a reservoir that can become a fountain of goodness flowing out from you to others, showing them what God is like.

This Is Promising

You are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9