What is the meaning of Psalm 119:68? You are good The psalmist begins by stating a fact, not an opinion: God Himself is good. • Goodness is an attribute of God’s very nature (Exodus 34:6; Psalm 34:8; Nahum 1:7). • Jesus affirmed, “No one is good except God alone” (Mark 10:18), underscoring that all true goodness originates in Him. • Because God is unchanging (James 1:17), His goodness is constant; believers can rely on it in every circumstance. • Remembering God’s goodness guards the heart against doubting His character when life feels harsh or confusing (Psalm 27:13). and You do what is good What God is internally, He expresses externally. • “The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds” (Psalm 145:17). • Even hard providences work for good to those who love Him (Romans 8:28), because His actions flow from His flawless wisdom and steadfast love (Deuteronomy 32:4). • Seeing both God’s character and His works as good steadies faith: we interpret our experiences through who He is rather than judging Him by our experiences. • This perspective encourages gratitude; every good gift comes from Him (James 1:17). teach me Your statutes Knowing God’s goodness leads naturally to wanting His guidance. • If the Author of Scripture is good, His commands must also be good (Psalm 19:7-10). • The psalmist asks not merely to read but to be taught—an ongoing, relational process (Psalm 25:4-5; John 14:26). • Obedience becomes a response to grace, not a burdensome duty (1 John 5:3). • God’s statutes equip believers “for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17); learning them aligns life with His benevolent purposes. summary Psalm 119:68 links God’s unchanging goodness to His perfectly good actions and invites us to embrace His instruction. Because He is good and does good, His statutes are trustworthy. Confidence in His character fuels a desire to learn and live out His Word, anchoring our hearts in the certainty that every command and every circumstance is framed by His unfailing goodness. |
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