Friday, 20 June 2008

God is Good

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God is Old English for Good. The two go together providing we are talking about the God of the Bible. When people talk about God's wrath it is because He hates all that is evil but loves that which is good.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2:14)

We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, (Romans 8:28)

Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God---what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect. (Romans 12:2)

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because He has chosen me and sent me to bring good news to the poor, and to heal the broken-hearted. (Isiah 61:1)

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10)

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: (2 Corinthians 9:8)

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work. (2 Thessalonians 2:16)

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. (1 Timothy 2:1)

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Timothy 3:16)

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. (Titus 1:15)

Remind your people to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey them, and to be ready to do good in every way. Tell them not to speak evil of anyone, but to be peaceful and friendly, and always to show a gentle attitude toward everyone. (Titus 3:1)

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. (3 John 1:11)

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. (2 Corithians 13:11)





There are landslides, earthquakes, avalanches etc. but without rain we wouldn't be here, I know it causes flooding but the rain is good. The earth is a very good place and all that is good comes from God. However, our actions whether they are for good or evil are down to us, so stop complaining and make sure you always walk in paths of righteousness (doing the right thing) because it is people who do the harm, so stop blaming God. People even invent their own false gods and make out they are doing it because their god tells them to. As Jesus said (paraphrasing) you can tell people by their actions.

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