-Described as the great and enduring good Luke 10:42
-Defined as love and devotion to God Deuteronomy 6:5; Joshua 22:5; 1 Kings 8:23; Psalm 1 :2; 51:6
-Brings peace Isaiah 26:3; Jeremiah 33:6; Romans 8:6; 14:17
-Brings indifference to worldly good 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Colossians 3:1-3
-Engenders thirst for heavenly blessings Matthew 5:6; John 6:27
-Is produced by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit John 14:16, 17; Romans 8:4