Goku's usage of Super Saiyan God isn't at all tied to his heroism or passion. Notably, neither he nor Vegeta ever use the form against an actual only in the anime; they only use it against Beerus ...

Prior to the theatrical release of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, Toei Animation had placed the original design for Goku’s Super Saiyan God form on their office door. This was the first time ...

it could just be a mix up but it also could be bringing Gohan to the truly god levels of power. At the end of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, Gohan Beast form brings Gohan to rival Goku and Vegeta ...