The Fruit of the Spirit – Goodness, Lessons from the Past & God's Perfect Goodness

In this reflective episode of Radio Cape Pulpit, Rudi Nagel speaks on the theme of goodness (Galatians 5:22–23) – one of the fruits of the Spirit. He contrasts subjective, human ideas of "good" with God's objective, perfect goodness. Rudi reflects on the significance of Youth Day (16 June) , 50 years after the Soweto Uprising, and acknowledges that while the events of that day were not good, we can learn from the past without being trapped in bitterness or blame. He uses the metaphor of a fruit salad to explore how goodness, like other fruits, is implanted in believers by the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that God's goodness is not a matter of personal preference or cultural context – it flows from God's unchanging character. Rudi encourages listeners to hunger for the fruit of the Spirit, especially goodness, and to trust that God's judgment is always righteous, gracious, and perfect. He closes with a prayer for healing, growth, and the desire to see goodness as God sees it.