(12/06/2018) The Existence of "Goodness"?

Today, points are shared on “goodness” as an aspect of life essence (i.e., breath; spirit; word) imparted from the makeup and substance that are divine fullness. Mankind may contain and display divine spirit essence, yet, can not create or impart what exists as holy, ineffable, and invisible. The fighter in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “Pat C.” (Level 7 with 50,370 points, a member since December 10, 2011) posted the following:

Why do you need a god to be good?

THE GOLDEN ARROW: Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. (3^rd John 1: 11, King James Version, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Watching The Science Channel? (10/17/2018); Bible Definitions Of Sin (10/01/2018); Only GOD Is Good? (05/03/2017); Abstractions, Atheism and I.Q. (08/18/2016); Divine Knowledge of Human Hurt? (03/02/2015); Was David a “Good” Man? (01/13/2015); Being Good, Enough? (01/06/2015); Evil Is Not Sin And Wickedness? (12/09/2014); Divine Goodness? (12/10/2014)

“Pat C.”, here are some points that may not have been shared with you until now. In line with the understanding that divinity is the fullness or sum of all divine substance (e.g., faith, holiness, longsuffering, righteousness, wisdom, wrath against sin), mature Christian believers turn away from the discussion of “goodness” and “the Good” provided through Plato and the many Greek thinkers who deal with “goodness” as an abstraction, a property, or a product of social interaction. The inseparable aspects of divine makeup include immortality, immutability, incorruptibility, oneness without sameness, personhood, purpose, and sovereign will. GOD is acknowledged as the origin of all that exists, and of all that has life. Just as divinity has determined the duration and substance of all things as an expression of divine prerogative, divinity also completes an assignment of meaning, value and worth to all (we say, there is divine judgment distinct from ongoing sacred process to resolve conflicts and settle disputes through the application of divine law). The operations of sin that oppose the continued existence of sacred law, the Lawgiver, and divine order throughout the universe, have not been put forth as a spirit or substance created by GOD. Thus, sin does not have the completeness, integrity and soundness that describes material objects that exist; yet, sin has direction, effect, and presence. Sin may dominate consciousness and self-will within created beings and living creatures. Artifacts associated with sin include disobedience, iniquity, perverseness, rebellion, spiritual confusion, and wickedness. Consider again the following that uses language from the Bible:

1. Psalms 49: 6-8, King James Version (KJV): 6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) 9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

2. Job 26: 2-4, KJV: 2 How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that hath no strength? 3 How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is? 4 To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from thee?

3. Matthew 19: 16-22, KJV: 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, 4. 1^st John 3: 9-11, KJV: 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC