adjective
to be desired or approved of.
having the qualities required for a particular role.
"the schools here are good"
noun
2. that which is morally right; righteousness.
"a mysterious balance of good and evil"
3. benefit or advantage to someone or something.
"he convinces his father to use his genius for the good of mankind"
4. the beneficial or nourishing element of food.
Life Questions
A common word in the English language. What makes something or someone good? Can goodness be measured? If so how and by who? Is it something to be attained or pursued or is it a gift?
As an important theme in scripture, Goodness is ascribed by God as the judge and beholder of what is and is not good. Take some time to soak in your own foundations of goodness as you focus and discuss some of these key verses from God's word.
Genesis 1:31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.
Genesis 2:17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
Genesis 2:18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."
Psalm 16:2 I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing." Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Psalm 25:7 Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O LORD.
Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Matthew 7:18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Matthew 16:26 What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
John 10:11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Acts 10:36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
1 Corinthians 10:24 Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.
Galatians 5:22,23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
1 Timothy 4:4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Faith Questions