In the Bible, “good/goodness” is more than just describing someone or something as being helpful, nice, or pleasant. Rather, being “good” (i.e., having “goodness”) deals with having moral excellence, righteousness, and integrity.

“Goodness” is a quality that we are to seek to exhibit in our lives in abundance.

Jesus was said to be heavily invested in doing “good”.

So then why did Jesus deny being “good”?

God is the only one who is truly good. All goodness points to God and reflects His character.

Moses wanted to see God’s glory, and so God said He would have all His goodness pass in front of Him.

What does it mean for us to be “good”?