For this very reason, make every effort to add to
your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to
knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and
to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual
affection; and to mutual affection, love.
The word goodness can mean a few different things. In this passage the original Greek word is referring to virtue. Morality is absolutely something we are called to. In the fruit of the Spirit list in Galatians 5:22-23, goodness is referring to being useful or valuable.
Lord, thank you for giving us your Spirit to help us live like your people. Please help us to allow the work of the Spirit to be evident in our lives. Amen.
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