The Unchangeable Goodness of God
James 1:17
God is good; an anchor for the soul.
God is good; a watershed issue.
Your circumstances will change your view of God, or God will change your view of your circumstances.
A letter from Sarah Edwards
Everything Good comes from God
"We all believe with the heart and confess with the mouth that…God…is…good, and the overflowing fountain of all good." Belgic Confession
God is good. (Psalm 52:1)
God gives good things. (Psalm 119:67-68)
All good things come from God.
John MacArthur, "The perfect, flawless, holy goodness of God results in His doing and giving only what reflects His perfect holiness and truth. His works reflect His character."
All Good is from God
God for all creation (Psalm 145:9; 15-16; Matt. 5:45; 6:26; Acts 14:17)
Greatest blessing for his people (1 Cor 2:9)
"It is not enough that we acknowledge God's infinite resources; we must believe also that he is infinitely generous to bestow them." AW Tozer
God gives perfect gifts.
Be grateful for what you have.
No not be envious for the gifts of others.
God have made me unique, able to use my gifts for the glory of God.
Objections to the Goodness of God
What about evil?
What about bad things that happen to good people?
God's good character never changes
Praise God for his goodness. (Psalm 107:8)