'That Which Is Good' in the Bible
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceedingly sinful.
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and you shall have praise of the same:
For your obedience is well known unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and innocent concerning evil.
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Test all things; hold fast that which is good.
And who is he that will harm you, if you be followers of that which is good?
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: but he that does evil has not seen God.