15 Bible Verses about Goodness

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Yes, and for this very reason do your best to supplement your faith by goodness, goodness by knowledge,

See, then, both the goodness and the severity of God--his severity towards those who fell, and his goodness towards you, provided that you continue to confide in that goodness; otherwise you, also, will be cut off.

I am persuaded, my Brothers--yes, I Paul, with regard to you- that you are yourselves full of kindness, furnished with all Christian learning, and well able to give advice to one another.

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But the fruit produced by the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindliness, generosity, trustfulness, gentleness, self-control.

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since 'you have found by experience that the Lord is kind.'

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For the outcome of life in the Light may be seen in every form of goodness, righteousness, and sincerity--

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and learned to appreciate the beauty of the Divine Message, and the new powers of the Coming Age--

Or do you think lightly of his abundant kindness, patience, and forbearance, not realizing that his kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

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But I do not wish to do anything without your consent, because I want your generosity to be voluntary and not, as it were, compulsory.

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Never be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

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But, when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for man were revealed, he saved us,

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For his divine power has given us everything that is needful for a life of piety, as we advance in the knowledge of him who called us by a glorious manifestation of his goodness.

Yet he has not failed to give you, in the good he does, some revelation of himself--sending you from heaven rain and fruitful seasons, and gladdening your hearts with plenty and good cheer."

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Romans 15:14

I am persuaded, my Brothers--yes, I Paul, with regard to you- that you are yourselves full of kindness, furnished with all Christian learning, and well able to give advice to one another.

2 Peter 1:5

Yes, and for this very reason do your best to supplement your faith by goodness, goodness by knowledge,

Goodness » Good people

Proverbs 14:14

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Matthew 12:35

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A good man, from his good stores, produces good things; while an evil man, from his evil stores, produces evil things.

Luke 6:43-45

There is no such thing as a good tree bearing worthless fruit, or, on the other hand, a worthless tree bearing good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. People do not gather figs off thorn bushes, nor pick a bunch of grapes off a bramble. A good man, from the good stores of his heart, brings out what is good; while a bad man, from his bad stores, brings out what is bad. For what fills a man's heart will rise to his lips.

Proverbs 12:2

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John 5:26-29

For, just as the Father has inherent Life within him, so also he has granted to the Son to have inherent Life within him; And, because he is Son of Man, he has also given him authority to act as judge. Do not wonder at this; for the time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice, read more.
And will come out--those who have done good rising to Life, and those who have lived evil lives rising for condemnation.

More verses: Psalm 37:23 3 John 1:11 Romans 2:10 Psalm 112:5-9 Proverbs 13:22 Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Goodness » Doing good

Psalm 37:3

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Galatians 6:10

Therefore, I say, as the opportunity occurs, let us treat every one with kindness, and especially members of the Household of the Faith.

Luke 6:27-28

But to you who hear I say--Love your enemies, show kindness to those who hate you, Bless those who curse you, pray for those who insult you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

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Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.

Matthew 5:43-44

You have heard that it was said--'Thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thy enemy.' I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

More verses: Psalm 34:14 1 Peter 3:11 Deuteronomy 6:18

Goodness » Overcoming evil with good

Romans 12:17-21

Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what all men will recognize as honorable. If it is possible, as far as rests with you, live peaceably with every one. Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the Wrath of God; for Scripture declares--'"It is for me to avenge, I will requite," says the Lord.' read more.
Rather--'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head.' Never be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.