Christian Character Part 13 - Goodness | Pastor Sunny Ekunwe

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER PART 13 - GOODNESS

SCRIPTURES: GAL5:22, LUKE 6:43 - 45, EFH6:10, GAL 6:9 – 10

Christian Character basically means the features, behaviors, mannerism, attitude and conducts that makes a Christian stand out as being like Jesus Christ. As part of our series on Christian character Pastor Wilson Akuboh brings a new insight on Goodness as one of the Christian Characters to imbibe.

Good work must be our way of life, just like our Lord Jesus Christ set the example from the beginning.

What is Goodness
It is the quality or state of being good. The Greek word translated “goodness” agathosune, is defined as “uprightness of heart and life”. Goodness means moral integrity and benevolent deed towards others. It means a moral and spiritual excellence manifested in active kindness It means doing good for others because your heart is good. Goodness is kindness from a heart with a good motive. If kindness is what you do, goodness is who we are. Goodness is moral and active kindness.

Exodus 34:6, Psalm 144:9, 1chronicles 16:34, Psalm 27:17, Psalm 107:8-9, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 119:68, Psalm 34:8, John 10:11, Luke 18:19, Acts 10: 38

From creation, God demonstrated His goodness: His patience is very good, His forgiveness is good, His accessibility is very good. If we ever thought of an example of a living flesh and blood who did goodness, think about Jesus Christ.

Jesus was a mobile goodness; He was a perfect demonstration of goodness Luke 4:18-19

Luke 10:30-37 Compassion comes from a good heart. God is good all the time and all the time God is good.

There are so many good men in the Bible, Joseph, the husband of Mary was a good man, King Hezekiah was a good King, Queen Esther, etc. Let’s talk about the good Samaritan, lots of people passed including Men of God, but the good Samaritan was the only one that stopped and helped. Its not about titles. It is about a good heart to to do good.

Visit people and change their situations, when they have needs just meet it. Be good to your Family, your wife, children, house helps, staff and every one you meet.

Goodness is a social capital God has given to you to invest in people. Be a good Husband to your Wife. Cover her weaknesses and celebrate her strength. Show you care by giving her the money to do her hair and make it better. Be kind, good and generous to your family members. Goodness must start from home. Be a good wife, be that virtuous woman to your Husband.

Care about your workers. Be a good boss. Be a good worker anywhere you serve. Be punctual at work and stay till the closing time and close at the right time. Be a good neighbor. Be a good Citizen, don’t bypass PHCN Meter or cheat the system. God expects goodness to proceed out of every Christian across all levels.

Healthy Tips For Expressing Goodness:

1. Follow your thinking with good actions immediately. Start from your home with your Family members. Don’t be good outside and at home you are not good. Do good to everyone. When the thought comes, write it down so you don’t forget. Do not discriminate or label people.

2. Avoid distractions. As we do good, lets not focus on the rewards. Let us be good neighbours.

3. Help people pay Hospital bills, food and needs when you notice they are in need. God is looking for good men everywhere. Let us be good