“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.” – Psalm 145:9
Bible Verses About God Is Good
Exodus 34:6 – The Lord reveals His gracious and compassionate nature.
“And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.'” – Exodus 34:6
Psalm 100:5 – God’s goodness is everlasting and faithful.
“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” – Psalm 100:5
James 1:17 – Every good gift comes from God.
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17
Mark 10:18 – Jesus confirms that only God is truly good.
“‘Why do you call me good?’ Jesus answered. ‘No one is good—except God alone.'” – Mark 10:18
Psalm 34:8 – Experience for yourself the goodness of God.
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” – Psalm 34:8
Romans 2:4 – God’s kindness leads us to repentance.
“Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?” – Romans 2:4
Psalm 145:17 – God’s actions reflect His goodness.
“The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does.” – Psalm 145:17
Lamentations 3:25-26 – God is good to those who wait for Him.
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” – Lamentations 3:25-26
Psalm 86:5 – God forgives and is full of goodness.
“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” – Psalm 86:5
Romans 8:28 – God’s goodness is for our good.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
1 Chronicles 16:34 – Give thanks for God’s goodness.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34
Psalm 119:68 – God’s nature is good, so He does good.
“You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.” – Psalm 119:68
Isaiah 63:7 – God displays His kindness and goodness.
“I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us.” – Isaiah 63:7
Hebrews 13:8 – Jesus Christ embodies perfect goodness.
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8
Matthew 7:11 – God gives good gifts to His children.
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” – Matthew 7:11
Psalm 27:13 – Trust in God’s goodness.
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” – Psalm 27:13
Psalm 33:5 – God’s goodness is displayed in His creation.
“The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.” – Psalm 33:5
Genesis 1:31 – All that God made was very good.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” – Genesis 1:31
2 Thessalonians 1:11 – God’s purpose is goodness through us.
“With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.” – 2 Thessalonians 1:11
1 Peter 2:9 – We are called to declare His goodness.
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
Proverbs 11:27 – Seeking good brings favor.
“Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it.” – Proverbs 11:27
Proverbs 22:1 – A good name is better than riches.
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” – Proverbs 22:1
Isaiah 54:10 – God’s kindness and peace are eternal.
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed.” – Isaiah 54:10
Psalm 23:6 – Goodness and mercy follow us.
“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” – Psalm 23:6
Exodus 15:13 – God leads with love and goodness.
“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.” – Exodus 15:13
Proverbs 12:2 – A good person receives favor from the Lord.
“Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.” – Proverbs 12:2
Psalm 145:8 – The Lord is merciful and good.
“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” – Psalm 145:8
Micah 7:18 – God delights in showing mercy.
“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.” – Micah 7:18
Romans 15:13 – May God fill us with joy and peace.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13
Final Thoughts
We can see throughout these verses that God is indeed good. His goodness is not just a concept but an everyday experience. Whether in joy or hardship, reflecting on His promises reminds us of His everlasting love and mercy. As we trust in Him, we can expect goodness in our lives, which often leads us to amazing blessings. Remembering His goodness can encourage us to face life’s challenges with faith.
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