21 Days of God's GoodnessSample

Goodness and Righteousness

An important aspect of the goodness of God is His righteousness. Some mistakenly equate God’s kindness for permissiveness. Nothing could be further from the truth. God’s goodness is expressed in His kindness towards us, but it is also expressed in His demand for righteousness. David writes in Psalm 25,

“Do not remember the sins of my youth 

and my rebellious ways; 

according to your love remember me, 

for you, Lord, are good. 

Good and upright is the Lord; 

therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. 

He guides the humble in what is right 

and teaches them his way. 

All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful 

toward those who keep the demands of his covenant.” - Psalm 25:7-10

David’s perspective was that God’s goodness causes Him to give loving guidance. Just as a loving father guides and corrects, our Heavenly Father gives His children guidance and correction. In God’s great love toward us He leads us toward holiness and righteousness because He knows that sinful behavior is destructive behavior. 

With this scripture in mind, let’s go to the Lord in prayer right now. Ask God if there is anything He wants you to repent of and make right. God is good and righteous and compassionate. Trust Him to love you through your failures and allow His goodness to guide you into His righteousness and holiness.