Goodness is fundamental in the Christian life, reflecting the character of God and guiding believers in their actions towards others. Throughout the Bible, there are numerous verses that emphasize the importance of goodness.
30 Bible verses that speak about goodness:
Psalm 23:6 (NIV) - "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Psalm 27:13 (NIV) - "I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living."
Psalm 34:8 (NIV) - "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him."
Psalm 52:1 (NIV) - "Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God? You who practice deceit, your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor."
Psalm 100:5 (NIV) - "For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations."
Psalm 107:1 (NIV) - "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."
Psalm 145:9 (NIV) - "The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made."
Proverbs 14:22 (NIV) - "Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness."
Proverbs 15:3 (NIV) - "The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good."
Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) - "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done."
Proverbs 20:22 (NIV) - "Do not say, 'I'll pay you back for this wrong!' Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you."
Proverbs 21:21 (NIV) - "Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor."
Isaiah 1:17 (NIV) - "Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow."
Isaiah 32:8 (NIV) - "But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand."
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) - "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Micah 6:8 (NIV) - "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Romans 12:21 (NIV) - "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
Romans 15:2 (NIV) - "Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up."
Galatians 6:10 (NIV) - "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers."
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) - "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) - "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
Philippians 4:8 (NIV) - "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
Colossians 3:12 (NIV) - "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."
1 Thessalonians 5:15 (NIV) - "Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else."
1 Timothy 6:18 (NIV) - "Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share."
Titus 2:7 (NIV) - "In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness."
Hebrews 13:16 (NIV) - "And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased."
James 3:17 (NIV) - "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere."
1 Peter 3:11 (NIV) - "They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it."
3 John 1:11 (NIV) - "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God."
These verses highlight the importance of goodness in the Christian life, encouraging believers to reflect God's character by living lives filled with kindness, compassion, and righteousness.
