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

God alone is good

Mark 10:18 pp Matthew 19:17 pp Luke 18:19

God demonstrates his goodness

In his actions

Psalm 119:68 See also 2 Chronicles 30:18; Nehemiah 9:20; Psalm 73:1; Psalm 143:10; Acts 10:38; Romans 2:4

In his work of creation

1 Timothy 4:4 See also Genesis 1:4,31; Psalm 145:9

In his love

Psalm 86:5 See also 1 Chronicles 16:34 pp Psalm 106:1; Psalm 25:7-8; Psalm 69:16; Psalm 100:5

In his gifts

James 1:17 See also Numbers 13:27; Deuteronomy 8:7; Deuteronomy 26:11; Hebrews 9:11

In his promises

Joshua 23:14-15 See also 2 Samuel 7:28 pp 1 Chronicles 17:26; 1 Kings 8:56; Jeremiah 29:10

In his commands

Psalm 119:39 See also Psalm 19:7; Romans 7:12,16; Romans 12:2

God's goodness is to be experienced

God is good to those who trust him

Psalm 34:8; Nahum 1:7 See also Exodus 33:19; 2 Chronicles 7:10; Job 42:11; Psalm 31:19-20; Psalm 84:11; Psalm 86:17; Lamentations 3:25; Amos 5:14-15; 1 Peter 2:3

God's people can rely on his goodness

Jeremiah 32:40 See also Psalm 23:6; Psalm 27:13; Matthew 7:11 pp Luke 11:13; Philippians 1:6

God works positively for good in unfavourable circumstances

Genesis 50:20 See also Acts 2:23-24; Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Hebrews 12:10

God's goodness is to be praised

Psalm 135:3 See also Deuteronomy 8:10; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Corinthians 7:3; Psalm 86:5; Psalm 136:1; Psalm 145:7

See also

1030  God, compassion
1055  God, grace & mercy
1085  God, love of
1330  God, the provider
1335  blessing
4005  creation
4464  harvest
5187  taste
5854  experience of God
7435  sacrifice, in OT
8352  thankfulness
8609  prayer as praise & thanksgiving