The word good in the language of Scripture literally means “to be like God,” because He alone is the One who is perfectly good. It is one thing to have high ethical standards but quite another for the Holy Spirit to produce the goodness that has its depths in God Himself. The meaning is more than just “doing good.” Goodness goes far deeper. Goodness is love in action. It carries with it not only the idea of righteousness but righteousness demonstrated in everyday living. It is doing good out of a good heart, to please God, without expecting medals and rewards. Christ wants this kind of goodness to be the way of life for every Christian.
— Billy Graham

Goodness is not achieved; it’s received.

1. They showed off religious rituals

1. They showed off religious rituals
2. They displayed external symbols of holiness

1. They showed off religious rituals
2. They displayed external symbols of holiness
3. They focused on outward cleanliness

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”
— C.S. Lewis

Goodness is who you are when no one is watching.

Goodness is built up in daily decisions.

In the Hebrew Bible, the word for good is tov טוֹב.

Goodness isn’t achieved; it’s received—and then reflected.