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Jan001,
Forgive my poor explanation.
I do not think “good” in Genesis 1:31 is making the point that “Only God is all-good.”
Good in this verse is an adverb modifying the quality of what was made by Elohim.
There is nothing intended in this verse either about the character of Elohim or of humans in verse 27.
In the previous post the word “man” was used to mean the man and woman made in his image (v.27). The only point I wished to make is that theologians generally make the distinction between the first man and woman (Adam and Eve) being created innocent rather than tagging them as “good.” If they were good in the sense of righteousness they would have to have had the knowledge of good and evil to make such a righteous decision.
My comment was never intended to be understood as claiming the Bible never referred to people as good.
I do think that God created Adam and Eve spiritually righteous, meaning that they were in right relationship with God as soon as they were created.
So, just as the angels were created spiritually righteous, Adam and Eve were created spiritually righteous.
Some of the righteous angels chose to sin against God through disobedience to Him and therefore they lost their righteousness (fellowship with God) and so they became spiritual enemies of God. These angels were then cast out of heaven. Luke 10:18
Adam and Eve also chose to sin against God through disobedience to His commandment and therefore they lost their righteousness (fellowship with God) and so they became spiritual enemies of God. Adam and Eve were then cast out of the Garden of Eden. Genesis 3:21-24
Before Adam and Eve sinned/disobeyed by eating the forbidden fruit, they were innocent regarding the knowledge and possibility of any other sins. Their eating of the forbidden fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil caused them to lose their righteousness and so they then became knowledgeable about other sins and also capable of desiring them and doing them. In other words, selfishness replaced righteousness/godliness. Romans 5:10-15
The term righteous seems to be interchangeable with the term good. Genesis 6:9, Genesis 15:3-6, Genesis 18:26
In making your reply, you have referenced Proverbs, Matthew, and John. Indeed, these scriptures state some are good. It is interesting that the verses from Proverbs do not have the word “man” in the Hebrew. “Good” is used like a pronoun implying a person of a particular quality or character. Therefore, in these verses from Proverbs the Hebrew word "good" is the the person. Excellent references to prove your point.
Thank you for your kind words.
Evil or good
It is the spiritual state of a person's soul at the time of his death which determines where he will spend eternity. Ezekiel 33:10-20
On Judgment Day, Jesus will not be asking a person if he believed in Him. Instead, the person's own works will either judge him to be worthy to inherit eternal life or unworthy to inherit eternal life.
John 5:28-29
Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice 29 and come forth, those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment. rsv
Matthew 25:31-46 The Sheep and the Goats
1 Timothy 5:8
If any one does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his own family, he has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. rsv
Matthew 12:36-37
I tell you, on the day of judgment men will render account for every careless word they utter; 37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” rsv
Titus 1:16
They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good deed. rsv
Matthew 7:19
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. rsv
Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice 29 and come forth, those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment. rsv
Matthew 25:31-46 The Sheep and the Goats
1 Timothy 5:8
If any one does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his own family, he has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. rsv
Matthew 12:36-37
I tell you, on the day of judgment men will render account for every careless word they utter; 37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” rsv
Titus 1:16
They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good deed. rsv
Matthew 7:19
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. rsv
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