The Doctrine of God - Goodness of God
"And Jesus said unto him, "Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is, God." (Mark 10:18)
Only God is completely good is His nature and actions. His goodness includes all the positive moral attributes, such as grace, patience, and kindness.
Illustration: When the rich young ruler called Jesus "Good Master", Jesus reminded him that only God could be properly referred to as "good". The good that exists in the world around us truly reflects or expresses the goodness of God. (Gen. 1:10). There is no other source of true "good". When God revealed His names to Moses, He described Himself as being "abundant in goodness" (Ex. 34:6).
Application: The goodness of God is illustrated daily in our lives by the many good things that add comfort and enjoyment (James 1:17). Christians should be careful not to take these gifts for granted.
Only God is completely good is His nature and actions. His goodness includes all the positive moral attributes, such as grace, patience, and kindness.
Illustration: When the rich young ruler called Jesus "Good Master", Jesus reminded him that only God could be properly referred to as "good". The good that exists in the world around us truly reflects or expresses the goodness of God. (Gen. 1:10). There is no other source of true "good". When God revealed His names to Moses, He described Himself as being "abundant in goodness" (Ex. 34:6).
Application: The goodness of God is illustrated daily in our lives by the many good things that add comfort and enjoyment (James 1:17). Christians should be careful not to take these gifts for granted.
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