Standard Of Goodness

For Jesus, goodness is defined by the nature and character of God; it’s measured by the standard that God alone sets. Jesus understands that, in relation to God, no one is good, perfect, holy, and righteous, for all fall short of the standard of God’s goodness. This means no one can gain entrance into the kingdom through their own efforts and deeds. You can illustrate this by looking at the different types and grades of olive oil, which are inspected according to different standards. Extra-vi...