Stoicism is commendable particularly self-control and resilience.

The good life is one lived in accordance with nature and reason .

Human reasoning is valuable but limited and fallen. The standard of goodness must come from outside ourselves.

Therefore the good life is not defined by human reason alone more-so by the will of God, who created all things.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23

The logos is revealed in the person Jesus Christ.

“In him all things hold together” Colossians 1:17

“Christ is the wisdom of God” 1 Corinthians 1:24