1050 God, goodness of

All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world.

God alone is good

Mk 10:18 pp Mt 19:17 pp Lk 18:19

God demonstrates his goodness

In his actions Ps 119:68 See also 2Ch 30:18; Ne 9:20; Ps 73:1; Ps 143:10; Ac 10:38; Ro 2:4

In his work of creation 1Ti 4:4 See also Ge 1:4,31; Ps 145:9

In his love Ps 86:5 See also 1Ch 16:34 pp Ps 106:1; Ps 25:7-8; Ps 69:16; Ps 100:5

In his gifts Jas 1:17 See also Nu 13:27; Dt 8:7; Dt 26:11; Heb 9:11

In his promises Jos 23:14-15 See also 2Sa 7:28 pp 1Ch 17:26; 1Ki 8:56; Jer 29:10

In his commands Ps 119:39 See also Ps 19:7; Ro 7:12,16; Ro 12:2

God’s goodness is to be experienced

God is good to those who trust him Ps 34:8; Na 1:7 See also Ex 33:19; 2Ch 7:10; Job 42:11; Ps 31:19-20; Ps 84:11; Ps 86:17; La 3:25; Am 5:14-15; 1Pe 2:3

God’s people can rely on his goodness Jer 32:40 See also Ps 23:6; Ps 27:13; Mt 7:11 pp Lk 11:13; Php 1:6

God works positively for good in unfavourable circumstances

Ge 50:20 See also Ac 2:23-24; Ro 8:28; 2Co 4:17; Heb 12:10

God’s goodness is to be praised

Ps 135:3 See also Dt 8:10; 2Ch 5:13; 2Ch 7:3; Ps 86:5; Ps 136:1; Ps 145:7

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