Galatians 5:22-23 - Goodness is More Than a Good Life - (2021-10-31)

Most people in this world are looking for the Good Life Genesis 1 is the first place we see the word “good” Gen 1:4,10,12,18,21,25,27,31 GOOD means that God created for a purpose…and fulfilling that purpose is considered good. We are created for good, for God’s purpose. The BIBLE uses two terms to describe something. Something or someone is either good or evil Ask the avg person “Are you good? Most would affirm they are good. But is this based on a comparison to others OR based on God’s holiness? Our condition: Isaiah 53:6, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:23 So now what? If we were created good in the garden, but are now NOT GOOD Jeremiah 13:23 Are we fulfilling God’s purpose for why He created us? John 1:46, Mark 10:18 We are not good… but God is good… Psalm 34:8, Psalm 86:5, Ephesians 2:8-10 We are not good… but God is good… He made us for His good works! Phil 1:6, Titus 3:14 We are not saved BY good works… but are saved FOR good works! We were saved for usefulness! Five Ways to Grow in Good Works (this is not exhaustive) 1) Seek and Savor our Good God 2) Search the Scriptures. Psalm 1, Psalm 25:8-9 3) Sharpen Your Mind. Phil 4:8, Psalm 119:37 4) Strengthen your convictions. 1 Peter 2:19-20, 3 John 11 5) Serve with the Church. 2 Tim 3:1-3, Romans 12:9, Hebrews 10:24-25