The phrase “intrinsic good” is often thrown around when talking about education, but what exactly does it mean for something to be “intrinsically good”? If something has intrinsic good, then it is good for its own sake.
Towards the beginning of this semester, my Honors Old Testament Survey class had to go to the library to see what resources it had to offer specifically in the areas of Bible and theology. That morning, during my quiet time, I prayed that God would bless that time—even though it seemed like a pointless activity. I had been thinking, “Dude, seriously, how hard is it to find resources in a library?” I went to the session and learned what sort of books might help with research papers—information that was instrumental. However, the library session was also intrinsically good as well. Through it, God made me aware that even if I devoted my whole life to studying every book that I could find on the Bible and theology, I would still only know a fraction of what there is to know about God. That was humbling for me to think about! By going to the library session, I was able to grow more in my love for God and my awareness of His attributes—something that will always be intrinsically good, or good for its own sake.
1. Does knowledge become instrumental because we’re able to love God through it?
2. How do you determine whether or not something is intrinsically good?
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