Goodness

"But the fruit of The Spirit is ... goodness ..." Galatians 5:22-23

Goodness is basically kindness shown to others. It is the moral and spiritual excellence manifested in active kindness. It is also generosity. Our 'goodness' shows in our readiness to do good to all as we have an opportunity to do so.

Goodness is not something that we do for the benefit of self, but for the benefit of others. It is a state of being good, kind, virtuous, benevolent, generous, and Christ-like in our life and conduct.

Even at our best we really are not that good, especially when compared to the goodness of Christ. However, 'goodness' is a goal that every Christian should strive for. Being good in more that just not being bad and doing nothing, it is an active effort to be Christ-like in what we say and do to help someone else.