In what ways can we ensure our actions are "good and right" before God? Key Verse “Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, so that it may be well with you and you may enter and possess the good land that the LORD swore to give your fathers.” (Deuteronomy 6:18) Why “Good and Right” Matters • God Himself defines what is “good and right”; our role is to align with His standard, not invent our own (Isaiah 5:20). • Obedience brings blessing—“that it may be well with you.” God links spiritual faithfulness with tangible favor (Psalm 84:11). • Living in what is “good and right” safeguards us from destructive paths (Proverbs 14:12). Principles for Ensuring Our Actions Are Good and Right • Anchor everything in Scripture – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) • Cultivate wholehearted love for God – Deuteronomy 6:5 sets the context: love God with all heart, soul, and strength; right actions flow from right affections. • Practice quick obedience – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” (James 1:22) • Seek ongoing cleansing and repentance – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) • Depend on the Holy Spirit’s enabling – “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) • Surround yourself with godly counsel – “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) Examples from Scripture • Hezekiah’s reforms (2 Chronicles 31:20) show a leader who “did what was good, right, and faithful before the LORD.” • Josiah responded to God’s Word with immediate action, tearing down idols and renewing covenant (2 Kings 23:3). • The early church practiced generosity, prayer, and doctrine, finding “favor with all the people” (Acts 2:42-47). Daily Application Checklist □ Start each day in God’s Word, asking, “What does this passage call me to believe or do?” □ Before major decisions, pause and pray: “Will this honor God’s revealed will?” □ Keep short accounts—confess sin as soon as the Spirit convicts. □ Serve someone in tangible love today (Galatians 6:10). □ End the day with reflection: Where did I see God’s goodness? Where can I grow tomorrow? Closing Encouragement God never commands without also empowering. As we ground ourselves in His Word and yield to His Spirit, we can walk confidently, knowing our actions are truly good and right in His sight. |
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