The Nature of Goodness and Jesus' Identity
When Jesus was approached by a rich young ruler questioning the path to eternal life, He responded with a pointed question, 'Why do you call me good? No one is good—except God alone' (Luke 18:19). This exchange prompts us to examine the source of ultimate goodness, which is found in God's holy and perfect nature. It also challenges our understanding of Jesus' identity, encouraging us to see Him as the embodiment of God's goodness on earth. As stated in John 14:6, Jesus is 'the way and the truth and the life,' and in Him, the fullness of deity dwells bodily (Colossians 2:9), offering us a tangible example of divine goodness and inviting us to reflect on the profound implications of His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15).