On Proclaiming One’s Own Goodness | Proverbs 20:6

In this meditation on Proverbs 20:6, Bro. Amal David examines our natural tendency towards self-righteousness and the subtle ways in which we seek to preserve our own goodness and reputation before others.

The homily considers three important themes:

The Tendency to Proclaim Our Own Goodness – How easily we deceive ourselves about our own spiritual condition and project an image of godliness before others.The Danger and Deceitfulness of Self-Proclaimed Goodness – How our desire for human approval can hinder genuine repentance, dependence upon God, and faithfulness in proclaiming the Gospel.The Faithful Man and the Goodness of Christ – Why our confidence must rest not in our own goodness, religious accomplishments, or faithfulness, but in the perfect goodness of Jesus Christ alone.

Ultimately, this meditation calls us to examine our hearts, abandon confidence in our own righteousness, and find our assurance in Christ, whose goodness never fails. For while we grow weary in trying to maintain an appearance of goodness, our Heavenly Father never grows weary of being good.

May we be less concerned with proclaiming our own goodness and more zealous in proclaiming the goodness of Christ.