Abstract: if we are not careful we can get into legalism, that we are rule bound. But in reality it is about growing closer to God, the characteristic of our fruit is dependant on our walk with God. As human beings we are not naturally good. Only God is good. One day we will see God face-to-face. Everything God provides is good. One day we will become good. Goodness is part of the fruit of the spirit. God encourages the fruit to grow in us, we are how God's goodness can be seen by others.