Posts with the tag “perfect”

“And behold, a man came up to him, saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good.’” - Matthew 19:16-17    We often measure goodness by our actions. By what we do or don’t do. Maybe you’ve asked yourself a similar question: “What good must I do to be enough?” It’s easy to fall into the trap ...  Read More

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” - John 10:11   When you think of the word “good,” what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a movie you enjoyed or a meal you found satisfying. We use the word a lot in our everyday language, "good" often means something that’s okay, pleasant, or just acceptable. But when Jesus calls Himself the “Good Shepherd,” He means something ...  Read More

“Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another.” - Colossians 3:12   The word “good” in the Bible is often synonymous with “kindness”—a concept that’s central to the Fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5. This connection reve...  Read More

“Indeed, your judgments are good.” - Psalm 119:39   When you look at your life, how do you measure what is good? Is it by personal success, comfort, or maybe by how things appear on the surface? It's easy to rely on our own standards or the opinions of those around us. However, Psalm 119:39 offers a powerful reminder that God's judgments are what truly define goodness. It says, “Indeed, your judgm...  Read More

"There is no one who does good, not even one." – Romans 3:12   In many places, especially in the South, you’ll find people striving hard to look and act like Christians. They might follow the rules, attend church, and even speak the right language. But there’s a crucial element missing for many: Christ Himself. Without Him, all outward appearances and actions fall short. Goodness isn’t something w...  Read More