Q91. What counts as truly good in God's eyes?

John 15:5

“I am the vine, ye the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

Romans 14:23

“And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because not of faith: for whatsoever not of faith is sin.”

Hebrews 11:6

“But without faith impossible to please : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Leviticus 18:4

“Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: I the LORD your God.”

1 Samuel 15:22

“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”

Ephesians 2:10

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

Deuteronomy 12:32

“What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.”

Isaiah 29:13

“Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”

Ezekiel 20:18–19

“But I said unto their children in the wilderness, Walk ye not in the statutes of your fathers, neither observe their judgments, nor defile yourselves with their idols: I the LORD your God; walk in my statutes, and keep my judgments, and do them;”

Matthew 15:7–9

“hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching doctrines the commandments of men.”