Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
(Galatians 5:22-23)

I. Goodness and God
A. God is good all the time! (Psalm 34:8, 145:9; 1 John 1:5)
B. Only God is good. (Mark 10:18; Romans 3:23)
C. God only does good. (Psalm 119:68; Romans 8:28; James 1:17)
D. Jesus always did that which is good. (John 8:29; Acts 10:38)

II. Goodness and the Heart
A. Good and evil both come from the heart. (Matthew 15:19; Luke 6:43-45)
B. Our hearts outside of Christ are desperately wicked. (Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:10-12)
C. God gives you a new heart when you trust Christ. (Ezekiel 36:26; 2 Corinthians 5:17)

III. Growing in Goodness
A. Confess your sins and seek to live a holy life for God. (Psalm 51:10; 1 John 1:9)
B. Seek to glorify God by doing good works. (Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 2:12)
C. Focus on things that are good and pure. (Romans 12:9; Philippians 4:8)
D. Ask God to develop the fruit of goodness in your life.

Affirmation: I will grow in goodness as I allow the Spirit to purify my heart.

Application: Seek to bless someone in your life today, either through your words or your actions.