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weekly word – 1/01/2026

The Attributes of God: The Goodness of God

The use of the word "good" in our day to day conversation refers to something favorable, "I have good news", "the food and service at such and such restaurant is good". We have good grades, good friends, come from good families, drive a car that's in good shape, etc. According to the Mirriam-Webster dictionary, good is defined as something that possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, health, or happiness, or is otherwise beneficial.

When Scripture defines the goodness of God, it refers to the perfection of His nature. "The goodness of God endureth continually" Psalm 52:1. There is absolute perfection in the goodness of God. God's goodness has no defects and at the same time, nothing can be added to it to make it better. The goodness of God means that He is inherently holy, benevolent, and generous in all His ways. His nature is the standard of all that is good. It brings blessing, joy, and restoration. We see His goodness in His creation, providing things like rain, food, and especially how He sustains everything in the universe...all for our pleasure. The epitome of His goodness is demonstrated through His love, mercy, and grace through the "good news" of salvation.

God is eternally and immutably good. He cannot be less good than He already is or has always been. God is not only the Greatest of all beings, He is the Best! All that emanates or proceeds from Him -- His decrees, His laws, His providence -- can't be anything but good. The goodness of God is seen first in creation, "And God saw everything that He had made and, behold, it was very good" Genesis 1:13. The natural response of the psalmist was, "I will praise Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are Thy works, and that my soul knoweth very well" Psalm 139:14. Everything about the structure of our bodies attests to the goodness of our Maker. All the intricacies of how our bodies function points to a perfect Creator.

God's goodness is not restricted to just mankind. It is provided towards all His creatures. Whether they are birds of the air, beasts of the forest, or the fish in the sea, He has abundantly provided for all their needs. "The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord" Psalm 33:5.

God's goodness is also seen in the variety of natural pleasures that he has provided for us. He hasn't just satisfied our hunger with grass or wheat. He has provided food that pleases our palates with such a great variety of flavors and textures he has given to meat, vegetables, and fruits. He has even given us the various senses to enjoy His creation. We get to smell the different fragrances and aromas, we hear the birds and all the other creatures who have their specific sounds. Even the ability to touch should not be taken for granted. God would have been pleased to put us in a monochromatic world with all the various shades of gray and we would have been satisfied. However, in His goodness, He has created a colorful environment for us to enjoy with an infinite number of colors.

The greatest evidence of God's goodness is seen when man transgressed against his Creator, God's response was not immediate punishment or annihilation.

While we see much suffering and sorrow in the world, we can't justly call into question the goodness or benevolence of God. If man sins against the goodness of God, if he despises the riches of His goodness, forbearance and longsuffering, and demonstrates a hardness of heart towards God, he will experience God's wrath. "Or do you despise the riches of his kindness, restraint, and patience, not recognizing that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? Because of your hardened and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath, when God's righteous judgment is revealed." Romans 2:4-5. God would not be "good" if He didn't punish those who misused His blessings, abused His benevolence, and trampled on His mercies and goodness. In fact it will be the greatest exemplification of His goodness when He rids the earth of those who have broken His laws, defied His authority, mocked his messengers, and scorned His Son.

The goodness of God was best demonstrated when He sent His Son "made of woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons" Galations 4:4-5. Even as we read about a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising their Maker and said, "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men" Luke 2:14.

The goodness of God is the root of the believer's trust. Because His goodness endureth forever, we should never to be discouraged: "The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knoweth them that trust in Him" Nahum 1:7

God's goodness should never be underestimated or taken for granted. We are blessed with His goodness each and every day! God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!

Pastor Bryan

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