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Goodness
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Active upright deeds the Spirit grows so the Father gets glory - not hidden virtue or good works performed for applause (Galatians 5:22).
Key Concept
Fruits of the Spirit pairs goodness with kindness - outward integrity that points to God, not a personal brand.
Let Your Light Shine is the garden echo: do good visibly so others glorify the Father, not so you collect likes. Heart Righteousness keeps the inside matching the outside - upright deeds from motive, not polish over poison. Secret Devotion on the other side: some good stays hidden; goodness fruit still refuses to bury what should point to God.
Examples
- I brought extra water for the whole bench and almost posted about it - goodness fruit shines so someone thinks God is real, not so my brand grows.
- I covered a coworker's shift quietly and almost made it a LinkedIn moment - let the Father get credit, not my personal brand.
Note Relationships
| Relationship | Wikilink | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| alternative | By Their Fruits | Same word fruit - discern teachers by outcome vs Spirit-grown deeds |
| contradicts | Secret Devotion | when I hide every good work that should point to God |
| extends | Faith and Works | Good works prove faith alive - motive is thanks not wages |
| extends | Fruits of the Spirit | Galatians names goodness in the Spirit-grown cluster |
| extends | Heart Righteousness | Goodness fruit matches inner motive to outward deed |
| extends | Let Your Light Shine | Goodness fruit - visible good works that glorify the Father |
