Good (Moral)

that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.

Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?”

“Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”

Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.

His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.

The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.

His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’

Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,

And no one after drinking old wine wants new, for he says, ‘The old is better.’”

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

“Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.

Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Did that which is good, then, become death to me? Certainly not! But in order that sin might be exposed as sin, it produced death in me through what was good, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful.

I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do.

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.

Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.

Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,

The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.

not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.

But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.

For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.

He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.