Seek Good

The biblical principle of seeking good is rooted in the call for believers to pursue righteousness, justice, and the well-being of others, reflecting God's character in their actions.

The call to seek good is often found in the context of Israel's covenant relationship with God, where obedience to His commands leads to blessings, while disobedience results in judgment.

• Righteousness
• Justice
• Love for Neighbor
• God's Sovereignty

1. Psalm 34:14The psalmist instructs to turn from evil and do good, emphasizing the active pursuit of goodness.
2. Galatians 6:9Paul encourages believers not to grow weary in doing good, for in due season they will reap a harvest.

1. Amos 5:14-15God calls His people to seek good and not evil, promising that they will live if they do so.
2. Romans 12:21Paul encourages believers not to be overcome by evil, but to overcome evil with good.
3. Micah 6:8Micah summarizes what the Lord requires: to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

• Engage in acts of kindness and service to others.
• Stand up for justice and advocate for the marginalized.
• Cultivate a lifestyle of righteousness in personal and communal contexts.

• Highlights the character of God as inherently good and just.
• Affirms the believer's responsibility to reflect God's goodness in their actions.
• Connects the pursuit of good with the fulfillment of the law and the prophets.

• Justice

  The pursuit of good often manifests in the pursuit of justice, as seen in the prophetic literature.

• Righteousness

  Seeking good is intrinsically linked to living righteously, as righteousness involves doing what is right in God's eyes.