• Matthew 19:16-17 - How can we know who or what is good? God is the basis for what is good. He decides what is good and informs us through His word.

  • Examples of firm “goodness” include Jesus cleansing the temple (Matthew 21. How does this compare to our modern culture’s view of “goodness,” especially goodness in religion?

  • A good religious person will find truth and follow it sincerely.

  • Matthew 7:17-19 - Is a Christian’s life characterized by simply abstaining from sinful activities? Certainly not! We must go out and do good!

  • Matthew 7:13 - Many people tend to do what is easy instead of what is good.

  • In what way does Tabitha serve as an example of “good words” (Acts 9:36-39? Her service was a way of life, not just an isolated instance or two of goodness.

  • III John 1?

  • Being prideful and making it difficult for others to serve God is certainly not good.

  • Walking in truth and helping others as Gaius and Demetrius did is the kind of goodness we should emulate.

  • What are the practical benefits or results of a Christian being truly good?

  • I Timothy 2:15 - We silence the ignorance of foolish men.

  • Earthly relationships are more pleasant and peaceful because people appreciate our goodness.

  • It glorifies God.

  • It gives self respect.

  • It helps others.