What does it mean to be good

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MAGSolo
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What does it mean to be good

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According to the bible only God can be good because the bible says something to the extent of "none are good but the Lord" or something like that. What is the precise meaning of God's goodness? What traits and characteristics make him good?
Remade the thread since my last one was derailed with trolling
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Re: What does it mean to be good

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You have history here that shows that you are not interested in the answer. Rather, you are interested in telling us how evil, violent and petty God is.

What makes this thread different? Have you suddenly become sensible? :pound:

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Re: What does it mean to be good

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MAGSolo,

God IS Goodness. If you want to understand, chew on this. Once you understand divine simplicity, come back and discuss.
John 5:24
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.


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