'What is Good' in the Bible

Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep? Therefore, it is permissible by the law of Moses to do what is good on a Sabbath day."

Jesus answered him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is [only] One who is good [i.e., God]. But if you want to enter [never ending] life, [then] obey His commandments."

To the ones who continue doing what is good and who look for glory, honor and immortal life [God will give] never ending life.

But [He will bring] glory, honor and peace upon every person who does what is good; upon the Jews first, then also upon the Greeks,

So, I find this principle [at work]: [Although] I want to do what is good, evil is [always] present [and often wins out].

For [our] rulers are not a threat to [the person doing] a good deed, but to [the person doing] an evil one. So, do you want to avoid having to be afraid of the authorities? Then do what is good and you will be commended by them [generally].

For everyone has heard about your obedience [to the truth], and [because of this], I am very happy over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

Put everything [i.e., speakers and their messages] to the test, [then] hold onto what is good.

[Urge them] to do what is good, to be rich in [the practice of] good deeds, to be generous and willing to share [with others].

lacking in natural affection, unwilling to be reconciled [to their enemies], slanderers, lacking self-control, brutal, haters of what is good,

[He must be] hospitable, someone who loves what is good, sensible, upright, devout and self-controlled.

Older women, likewise, should be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to much wine, teachers of what is good.

He should turn away from wrong living and do what is good. He should desire peace and do whatever it takes to maintain it.

Dear [friend], do not imitate what is evil, but [only] what is good. The person who does what is good is [a child] of God; the one who does evil has not seen God [spiritually].