The Intrinsically Good | September 22, 2021

From the book “Truth For Today: A Daily Touch of God’s Grace” by John F. MacArthur

Whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.  - Philippians 4:8

Almost by definition, certain things in the spiritual realm are good. First, God Himself is good. “Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?” (Romans 2:4).

Second, God’s Word is good and works for our good. Paul told the Ephesians elders, “‘I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified'” (Acts 20:32).

Third, God’s holy angels are good and are there to support believers. The writer of Hebrews affirms this with the rhetorical question. “Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14).

These are truths not only worth meditating on but, in view of their realities, living out.

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Truth For Today: A Daily Touch of God’s Grace by John F. MacArthur

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