Posts with the tag “goodness”

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:18Paul does not say to give thanks for all circumstances, but in all circumstances. There is a significant difference. God is not asking you to be grateful for cancer or unemployment or broken relationships. He is asking you to find something to be grateful for even in the midst of difficul...  Read More

"For the fruit of the Spirit is goodness…"- Galatians 5:22   Goodness is one of those spiritual qualities that might seem straightforward but carries real significance. When the Bible talks about goodness as a fruit of the Spirit, it’s referring to a moral excellence that goes beyond mere actions, it’s about the integrity of our character and our desire to do what is right. Goodness is more than j...  Read More

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21).   What will you live for? When all is said and done and the curtain closes, what will you have lived for?  We discussed having maturity in Christ and why it’s necessary for our spiritual growth, but as we come to an end of this month, there’s one last thing to evaluate, and that is: What is our message?  You leave a message ...  Read More

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21).   The last verse in Romans chapter 12 tells us to overcome evil by doing good. There’s a lot you can dig out of that little statement. We must overcome the evil of the world, but what is the evil of the world? By definition, evil is anything that goes against God and His Word. We must overcome this evil, not by shaking our f...  Read More