Is "being good" all that matters?

I don't really know or care what the bible says. my religion doesn't treat people differently if they beleive or don't beleive. it's all about what sort of person you are. surely only a vain and immature God would think that beleif in them is more important than being a good person.

God's answer to your questions is in the bible. I recommend you read it. If possible, from beginning to end (from Genesis to Revelation). Most people interpret the bible to their own advantage so my advice to you is that when you read the bible, first pray to God and ask him for knowledge and to be able to understand. And then, read the bible with an OPEN heart and I promise you, God will help you understand his message. But it will ONLY happen if you do it with an open heart AND with the RIGHT intention.

I don't think that Being good all that matters.. You should be good to others first..

I'm not a Christian anymore nor do I believe in god, the words of the bible etc etc BUT I do believe that IF there were truly a god or goddess I doubt very much they would appreciate or approve of how many fundies (from various religions, not just Christianity) treat others with such hatred, discrimination and so on.....I think the key thing of importance would be how one lives their life and whats in their heart....If you live life with compassion, understanding and acceptance..thats whats important..if you live life with a positive attitude and are truly a good soul..thats whats important...

You are asking if being good is all that matters. I say, being good is very important to make this world a better, peaceful, happier place to live in.But it's not all that matters. So what does the bible say about being good? Well, a person's goodness, a person's good deeds won't bring him salvation. It won't redeem him. We are not saved by our good works. We are saved by grace. Salvation is a gift from GOD. so i guess that tells us that being good is not all that matters. Something else matters, like our faith. Faith is what we need to be saved. Good works, or being good is the fruit of that faith. To have God's approval, you need faith followed by good works. Again Faith without work is deed. Your faith inside must also show outside. Being a good person in GOD's eyes is having the nine fruits of the spirit, namely, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. If you have these fruits, you know you have GOD's favor and that the Holy Spirit dwells in you. :)

I say if it's legal or you can get away with it, and your conscience allows it, then, heck, why not do it. Trying to guess what will earn you approval is not a great way to live, in my opinion.

God's requirement are summed up in two commands first is to love God above all things and the other is to love your neighbor as you love your self. Only God alone matters,to be a good person is to have love in ones life, love even your enemies for it shows that you love God and that makes us apart from others.

i all depends on what god you praise.it so many differnt type of religons out there.i belive that we all come short of sin and that we have to ask for forgiveness and we will be forgive. if we all were perfect what type of life would that be .i belive the words in the holy bible i try to follow but we i sin and fall down but i get back up again and start all over.we can only do the best we can and at the end hope an pray that it leads as to the right door in the end.