Bible Verses About Goodness

"O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith."

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

"The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him."

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

"O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."

"Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God."

"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"

What does the Bible say about the goodness of God?

The Bible declares that God is inherently good (Psalm 107:1), that His goodness can be experienced ('taste and see,' Psalm 34:8), and that it follows believers throughout life (Psalm 23:6). Romans 8:28 promises that God works all things together for good for those who love Him. His goodness is the foundation of all His other attributes.

How can I be a good person according to the Bible?

Biblical goodness is not self-generated—it is a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22). We do good works because God created us for them (Ephesians 2:10). Practical goodness involves doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God (Micah 6:8), and persevering in well-doing (Galatians 6:9).