Goodness and Faith: Developing Christian Character with R.C. Sproul

Summary

The sermon defines true goodness as an act motivated by a genuine desire to please God, citing scripture from Romans and Jesus' interaction with the rich young ruler. It highlights humanity's inherent fallenness and inability to perform genuine good apart from divine intervention. The practical takeaway is that goodness, as a fruit of the Spirit, grants believers a new capacity to perform righteous acts and to appreciate excellence.