1. God is Good James 1:16-20

2. Sun Tzu, The Art of War (~500 BC) "All warfare is based on deception
Sun Tzu, The Art of War (~500 BC) "All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him."

3. The root of most sin is the suspicion that God is not good

4. Beware Deceit 1:16

5. The lie: God is not good to me Often arises when life is hard Becomes an excuse for all manor of sin
Beware Deceit

6. Believe Truth 1:17-18

7. Everything good comes from God
“good” – that which is beneficial to us
Acts 14:17
“...He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.”
Believe Truth

8. God is ALWAYS good to us Believe Truth Malachi 3:6
“For I, the Lord, do not change...”
Believe Truth

9. God is ALWAYS good to us Believe Truth Romans 8:28
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Believe Truth

10. God is ALWAYS good to us Believe Truth Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life...
Believe Truth

11. God is ALWAYS good to us Believe Truth Psalm 23:2-3
He makes me able to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my life; He leads me down good paths for the sake of His name.
Believe Truth

12. God’s goodness proven by our regeneration (v18)
Romans 8:32
He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?
Believe Truth

13. __ ________ 1:19-20

14. Be Patient 1:19-20

15. Receive God’s goodness Reflect on God’s goodness
Meditate on James 1:17-18
Psalm 23
Romans 8:28-39
Practical Steps

16. Receive God’s goodness Reflect on God’s goodness
Do I REALLY believe it?
Do I always act like I believe it?
Practical Steps

17. If the root of most sin is the suspicion that God is not good
If the root of most sin is the suspicion that God is not good Then the key to righteousness is the belief that He is!

18. God is Good James 1:16-20