The nature of God is revealed as fundamentally good, with His goodness overflowing to those who trust in Him. In Psalms, believers are invited to "taste and see that the Lord is good," experiencing His goodness firsthand. The fruit of the Spirit, as listed in Galatians, includes goodness, demonstrating that a life transformed by God's presence will exhibit this quality. Throughout Psalms, such as Psalms 23 and 27, God's goodness is proclaimed as a source of comfort, guidance, and hope, reminding believers of His loving care and provision.
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Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?