Goody, Goodie, Goodness

Super Tuesday... it's the Tuesday following Super Sunday. At least this year. I guess yesterday was Super Monday? And maybe tomorrow will be Super Wednesday? I don't know anymore. More importantly, I just don't care. Politics... gotta vote, but right now, there is too much in the wash. When things draw closer, I will pay a little more attention.
Matthew 5:13-16

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

Matthew 7:7-12

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Matthew 7:15-23

"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'

So, there is GOOD fruit, GOOD deeds, and GOOD gifts. Of course, we know what Good is the opposite of Bad. That's pretty much ingrained in you when you are two years old. But, I can't say that I have ever checked it out in the ol' dictionary. Will I be able to? I don't know... computer is acting funny.

OK, I'm back now... so now I have to get my thoughts back to where I was (good luck with that), but I do know that I was wanting to see what the Greek had to say on this one.

Good: Agathos (Pronounced: ag-ath-os'):

• Of good constitution or nature.
• Useful, salutary.
• Good, pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy.
• Excellent, distinguished.
• Upright, honourable.

Bad: Sapros (Pronounced: sap-ros'):

• Rotten, putrefied.
• Corrupted by one and no longer fit for use, worn out.
• Of poor quality, bad, unfit for use, worthless.

Wow. I didn't know that is what bad meant.

Bad (adjective):

• Having a wicked or evil character; morally reprehensible.
• Of poor or inferior quality; defective; deficient.
• Inadequate or below standard; not satisfactory for use.
• Inaccurate, incorrect, or faulty.
• Invalid, unsound, or false.
• Causing or liable to cause sickness or ill health; injurious or harmful.
• Suffering from sickness, ill health, pain, or injury; sick; ill.
• Not healthy or in good physical condition; diseased, decayed, or physically weakened.
• Tainted, spoiled, or rotten, esp. to the point of being inedible.
• Having a disastrous or detrimental effect, result, or tendency; unfavorable.
• Causing or characterized by discomfort, inconvenience, uneasiness, or annoyance; disagreeable; unpleasant.
• Easily provoked to anger; irascible.
• Cross, irritable, or surly.
• More uncomfortable, persistent, painful, or dangerous than usual; severe.
• Causing or resulting in disaster or severe damage or destruction.
• Regretful, contrite, dejected, or upset.
• Disobedient, naughty, or misbehaving.
• Disreputable or dishonorable.
• Displaying a lack of skill, talent, proficiency, or judgment.
• Causing distress; unfortunate or unfavorable.
• Not suitable or appropriate; disadvantageous or dangerous.
• Inclement; considered too stormy, hot, cold, etc.
• Disagreeable or offensive to the senses.
• Exhibiting a lack of artistic sensitivity.
• Not in keeping with a standard of behavior or conduct; coarse.
• (Of a word, speech, or writing) vulgar, obscene, or blasphemous; not properly observing rules or customs of grammar, usage, spelling, etc.; incorrect.
• Unattractive, esp. because of a lack of pleasing proportions.
• (Of the complexion) marred by defects; pockmarked or pimply; blemished.
• Not profitable or worth the price paid.

Sometimes I think that I really don't have to comment on things... these definitions can really paint the picture for me. In today's case, I feel the picture is painted. Bad is not good and the definitions say it all. Johnny Out.

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