“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone.

But he said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.”

Additional Teachings

“The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the good news of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing their way into it.

“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone.

You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.

There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited; and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty.”

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

This is good, and pleases God our Savior,

For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.

But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.

For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.