Goodness

     Goodness is virtue and holiness in action and describes a person who displays integrity, honesty, compassion, benevolence to others." Goodness is manifested in a Christian's life by deeds that are motivated by righteousness and a desire to be a blessing to others. It is doing the right thing for the right reason even when we do not feel like it. Goodness flows from our lives when our central and most inner motives love God and regard His will and heart in all things because goodness reflects a heart whose righteousness flows from inward devotion and love to God.  (Matthew 12:35a), " A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things…"