Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; Truth to Learn Sometimes doing “the right thing” can cause harm to others. Behind the Words “Good” is translated from agathos, meaning “benevolent, profitable, or useful.” There is another Greek word translated “good.” It is kalos, which refers...
Romans 12:21 – Good Versus Evil
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Truth to Learn The proper way for a Christian to combat evil is with good. Behind the Words The word translated “overcome” is nikaō, a verb form of the noun nikē, which refers to “a conquest or victory.”...
Romans 8:28 – Called for Goodness Sake
And we know that to the ones loving God all things work together for good, to those who are the called ones according to His purpose. Truth to Learn God is producing goodness in Christians because He has decided to do so. Behind the Words The words “all things”...
Romans 7:19 – Surrender to Him
For the good that I determine to do, I do not do; but the evil I determine to not do, that I practice. Truth to Learn Overcoming our enemy, our sin nature, is not ours to do. Behind the Words Back in verse sixteen we looked at the word...
Romans 7:12 – The Holy Law
So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and just and good. Truth to Learn The Law and its commandments are holy, but we are sinful. Behind the Words “Law” is translated from the Greek word nomos, which we saw in the last chapter is the...
Romans 5:7 – Unreasonable Sacrifice
For hardly for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. Truth to Learn It’s not reasonable that anyone would die for us. Behind the Words The word “hardly” is translated from the Greek word molis. It is derived...
1 Peter 3:11 – In Pursuit of Peace
Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. Truth to Learn Peter commands us to turn completely away from evil, doing good instead. He also admonishes us to pursue peace with a vengeance. Behind the Words The words “turn away” are...
2 Thessalonians 2:17 – Comfort For Our Walk
comfort your hearts and may He establish you in every good word and work. Truth to Learn Comfort is God’s doing, but walking in faith is up to you. Behind the Words “Comfort” is translated from the Greek verb parakaleō. This word has the same root as the word...
1 Thessalonians 5:15 – Do Good, Not Evil
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for one another and for all. Truth to Learn Don’t retaliate when you experience evil. Do good instead. Behind the Words The word translated “renders” is apodidōmi, which is composed of apo,...
Ephesians 4:28 – Give or Take
The one stealing, let him steal no more, but rather let him labor, working what is good with his own hands, that he may have something to give him who has need. Truth to Learn Overcome the problem of stealing by giving to others. Behind the Words The words...