69. But let us consider whether He has
goodness in Himself, since He is the Source and Principle of
goodness. For as the Father and the Son have, so too the Holy
Spirit also has goodness. And the Apostle also taught this when
he said: “Now the fruit of the Spirit is peace, love, joy,
patience, goodness.” Gal. v. 22. For who
doubts that He is good Whose fruit is goodness. For “a good
tree brings forth good fruit.” S. Matt. vii. 17.