Good Without God
“But of the tree of Knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it.” ~ Gen. 2:1
Not only was this divine duet to be ignorant of evil, but also of good. They knew God, who only is good; they needed not to know “good” apart from Him. Knowing good, without God, is humanism. Knowing God is Heavenly, and that is as good as good gets
To constantly preach (especially to youth) on extracting external evils, thinking this will produce good in their lives, is futile. Our blessed Lord left us the example to follow. It says of Him, “God anointed Jesus...with the Holy Ghost...who went about doing good.” Jesus’ external good was the result of the internal, the Eternal God within.
”Good is never pleasant, to God’s eyes, if it is done independently of Him.”~ rds
Richard the Aged
My Beloved Brother,
So good to hear from you. Good news from a far country. It was an encouragement.
I am nearing 90 and have recently moved in with my son and daughter-in-law. Have several health conditions. Hard to get around. Now lean on Jacob's Staff (my cane).
My mind is not clear on our meeting and relationship, please forgive me. Help me remember, please.
May God's good hand rest upon you.
Love in the Lovely Lamb,
An Old Disciple
So good to hear from you again old man, I reckon must be 36/37 years ago! Was also saddened to learn Mrs Sandlin left you for another man…’to be with Christ; which is far better’ Must say I have been really enjoying your posts…keep them coming! Regards to all the family Alan Carson (Northern Ireland)