I remember when I was little my mother would say to me, “Be good.” What does that mean—I do not know if I know what it means even now. I think it meant stop doing what I was doing. The definition of good is to be desired or approved of. As a noun it means that which is morally right; righteousness. In the Bible, “good” is synonymous with holiness, being set apart, sinless, by choosing, not to sin—choosing good over evil. Being good involves particulars ways of behaving. To be good is to possess desirable qualities, beneficial, and to depart from evil. One of my favorite verses, talks about how we should be, how we should act, it comes from Philippians 4:8 it reads, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Today, let us focus on the good. Let us say nice things when we speak. Let us be positive and uplifting. And for goodness gracious let us try to be good! God Bless. Amen.