What does "I have resolved to do good" reveal about God's character? The Verse in Focus Psalm 119:106: “I have sworn and resolved to keep Your righteous judgments.” What a Human Resolution to “Do Good” Tells Us about God • God’s goodness is absolute. – Psalm 119:68: “You are good, and You do what is good.” • His standards are righteous and knowable. – Deuteronomy 32:4: “All His ways are justice.” • He is worthy of oath-level commitment. – Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 reminds that vows made to God matter because He hears and holds us accountable. • He enables what He commands. – Philippians 2:13: “For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good pleasure.” • He wants relationship, not mere rule-keeping. – Jeremiah 31:33: “I will put My law within them and write it on their hearts.” • He is faithful to reward good. – Hebrews 11:6: “He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Key Facets of God’s Character Highlighted 1. Goodness – Every desire to do good echoes the moral beauty of the Creator (James 1:17). 2. Righteousness – His judgments are “righteous altogether” (Psalm 19:9), giving the believer a perfect benchmark. 3. Sovereignty – The psalmist swears allegiance because God’s authority is final (Isaiah 33:22). 4. Faithfulness – A vow is safe only when the other party—God—is utterly reliable (Lamentations 3:22-23). 5. Empowering Grace – Our resolve depends on His power (2 Thessalonians 1:11). Putting It Together When a believer says, “I have resolved to do good,” the statement shines a spotlight on the God who is Himself good, who defines the good, who invites covenant loyalty, who supplies strength to fulfill that loyalty, and who faithfully honors every obedient step. |
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