Goodness Is Love’s Ambiance
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good life in the meekness of wisdom.
– James 3:13
God has given us all good things and one of the best ways we can thank Him is by being good and doing good works. Goodness is defined as moral excellence, virtue and excellence of quality. Goodness is not just appearing to be good; it is the essence of a person’s character.
However, we will never be good on our own. As sinful humans, we can only be good through the work of the Holy Spirit. If we are to be good, we must spend time with the source of all goodness: God. Do not engage in evil activities but seek to honor the Lord in your words, actions and even your thoughts.
Psalm 23:5-6 says, You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
If we give love, love will be returned to us. If we espouse good, then good will come to us. Be active in doing good, in thinking good and in being good, through the work of the Holy Spirit in you.
Holy Spirit, surround me in an atmosphere of God’s goodness today.
Further Reading
- Judges 6:1-40
- Luke 22:54-23:12
- Psalm 95:1-96:13
- Proverbs 14:5-6
