God is good all the time. This is more than just a saying we hear in church. It is a truth found throughout the entire Bible. When life gets hard, we may wonder if God is still good.
But Scripture shows us that God’s goodness never changes. From the first book of Genesis to the last book of Revelation, we see His faithful, loving, and compassionate nature on every page.
39 Bible Verses Showing That God Is Good All the Time
- Psalm 100:5 “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
- Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
- James 1:17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.”
- Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
- Exodus 33:19 “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence.”
- Lamentations 3:25 “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.”
- Psalm 145:9 “The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
- Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.”
- 1 Chronicles 16:34 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
- Psalm 107:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
- Psalm 31:19 “How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you.”
- Psalm 23:6 “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.”
- Matthew 7:11 “If you, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts… how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”
- 2 Corinthians 9:8 “God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things… you will abound in every good work.”
- Psalm 119:68 “You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.”
- Deuteronomy 32:4 “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.”
- Isaiah 63:7 “I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord… the many good things he has done for Israel.”
- Psalm 84:11 “No good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”
- Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence… and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
- Psalm 86:5 “You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.”
- Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you.'”
- Psalm 27:13 “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
- Romans 2:4 “Do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness… not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”
- 1 Peter 2:3 “Now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.”
- Psalm 145:7 “They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.”
- Luke 18:19 “No one is good—except God alone.”
- Micah 6:8 “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
- Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is with you… he will take great delight in you.”
- Matthew 5:45 “He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”
- Ephesians 2:10 “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.”
- Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
- Revelation 21:4 “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.”
- Psalm 25:8 “Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.”
- Psalm 73:1 “Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.”
- Psalm 136:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”
- Mark 10:18 “Why do you call me good? No one is good—except God alone.”
- Psalm 118:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
- 3 John 1:11 “Anyone who does what is good is from God.”
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About God’s Goodness
God’s goodness never changes. It is part of who He is. He is good in happy times and hard times. He is good when we understand and when we don’t.
His goodness shows up in blessings, protection, and even through trials. When we look back, we often see His goodness in closed doors and unanswered prayers that became blessings.
Conclusion
God is good, and His goodness never fails. These verses remind us of His faithful character. His goodness pursues, provides, and protects you every day. Trust Him even when you cannot see His work. God is good all the time.
Say This Prayer
God, thank You for being good all the time. Help me trust You even when I don’t see it. Your goodness is based on who You are, not my circumstances. I receive Your love and grace. Open my eyes to see Your goodness daily. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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