In this study, we continue our exploration of the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on the quality of goodness. While often confused with kindness, goodness emphasizes moral integrity and active righteousness—doing God's will in all areas of life, whether in public or in private.
Join us as we dive into the scriptures to understand how goodness is not just the absence of evil, but the active pursuit of what is right. We discuss how God is the ultimate standard for goodness and how, as His children, we are called to be the "salt of the earth," letting our good deeds shine so that others may glorify our Father in Heaven.
Key topics covered in this lesson:
- The distinction between kindness (how we interact) and goodness (the moral substance of our actions).
- How God fixes what is "not good" to make it "very good".
- The importance of perseverance in doing good.
- Biblical examples of goodness, including Joseph of Arimathea, Dorcas, and Barnabas.
- How the Holy Spirit equips us for every good work through the Scriptures.
We hope this study encourages you to walk according to the Spirit and persist in goodness, no matter the consequences or the outcome.
Galatians 5:22-23But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”