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  BELIEF IN GOD AND HIS GOODNESS
  by K.P. Yohannan
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Summary: Believing in God's goodness is crucial for our faith and well-
being, and His love and goodness remain constant even in difficult
times.

Topics: "Faith", "God's Goodness"
Scripture References: Psalm 36:5, Psalm 100:5, Psalm 130:7, Isaiah 41:10, Lamentations 3:22-23, Luke 22:32, Romans 8:34, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Timothy 2:13, Hebrews 10:23

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K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining belief
in God and His goodness, likening it to a safety rope that helps us
navigate through life's challenges. He reflects on the story of Charles
Templeton, who lost his faith and struggled to recover, and draws
parallels to Peter, reminding us that while we may face failures, Jesus
intercedes for us to ensure our faith does not fail. Yohannan reassures
that God's faithfulness remains unchanged, even in our unfaithfulness,
and encourages believers to put their hope in the Lord, who offers
unfailing love and redemption. He concludes with a call to hold on to
faith, especially in dark times, trusting in God's constant love.

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But if we stop believing in God and His goodness, we are without a
safety rope and have no way to climb out of our pit.

Charles Templeton had lost that critical safety rope--his belief in God
and His goodness. Without it, he could not get back on the road to
recovery. I believe that just as with Peter, Jesus is not necessarily
praying to the Father that you will not fail, but that in the midst of
it your faith will not fail. God doesn't want you to forget His
faithfulness.

Although God will not prevent you from failure, He will ensure that
Satan won't test you to the point of ruin, just as He did with Peter.
You see, today Jesus is interceding for you (see Romans 8:34).

All of us must remember this truth that even when we are unfaithful, He
remains faithful (see 2 Timothy 2:13). God's goodness and love toward us
will never change. "Put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is
unfailing love and with him is full redemption" (Psalm 130:7).

So even when all seems dark and hopeless, I too pray that your faith
will not falter. Even when all emotions and feelings dry up, hang on by
faith, knowing that His love toward you is constant, as sure as the
rising sun.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/kp-yohannan/belief-in-god-and-his-goodness/
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