Goodness

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God.

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving.

I myself am also persuaded about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish others.

Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?

Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. — read the full passage →

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; — read the full passage →

for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.

if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious:

The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things.

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; — read the full passage →

See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off.

Jesus asked him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one—God.

even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

He said to him, “Why do you call me good?No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

“Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are profitable. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things build up.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. — read the full passage →

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Do I speak these things according to the ways of men? Or doesn’t the law also say the same thing?

who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. — read the full passage →

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith. — read the full passage →

If to others I am not an apostle, yet at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.