FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT GOODNESS

                                                           GOODNESS
The goodness described as a fruit of the Spirit is not merely moral behavior,  But of excellence of character. This goodness is only possible through God's grace and mercy,  we often say in church "God us good call the time"...it means that God is practicing the fruit of the Spirit  of goodness----Godliness.

What is goodness?
 As the Holy Spirit works in our lives our character is transformed into the area of our lives where we once held onto sin, which reflects  our human nature. We can now possess the fruits of the Spirit and reflect God's character. I think the true meaning of " goodness is commonly overlooked, though." Goodness is action, it's not something we do only for the sake of being virtuous.
When we strive to be "good" only for our own benefit, it is not truly goodness that we possess.  In Greek, the word goodness  "Agathosune" means an uprightness of heart and life.
Peter, a disciple of Jesus, talks about the goodness of Jesus' ministry in Acts 10:38. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with Him. Jesus is called the Good Shepherd, because He laid down His life for His sheep.
Goodness is not about doing elaborate  things to gain recognition. Often times it's the small acts of goodness  we do throughout our day that mean the most to those around us.
If the Holy Spirit is growing Goodness within you, you will have a desire to act selflessly when you witness suffering. Goodness is going out of your way to fulfill the needs of others. Goodness is confronting another's  sin with love and compassion rather  than belittling or derogatory accusations.  The way you can show goodness are creative as your imagination  will allow.
True  goodness is not something we can dig up on our own. Without the Holy Spirit any good deeds we do will be tinged with some measure of selfishness. (James 1:17) says "Every good thing given and every perfect gift is  from the Father of lights" that includes allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us toward true righteous selfless goodness in our words and actions.
"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father  who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:16)

Choose  to follow good thinking with good deeds.

Heavenly Father I thank you for your goodness to me, Your a Good, Good Father

Blessings to you and yours,

Jesus is just  a whisper away,

Shalom to your home,

Till next time,

LJ

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