He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
The Lord loves righteousness and justice or judgment, and the earth is full of His goodness or loving-kindness. His works are faithful, and His goodness is seen throughout the earth. He is perfectly good, merciful, and compassionate, working for the good and happiness of humanity and of the human family. His tender care and mercies extend over all His works, providing for and satisfying the desire of every living thing.
Even now the natural world, though only a faint reflection of Eden's beauty, reveals His creative power, goodness, mercy, patience, and love. Fields, trees, sunlight, clouds, dew, night, stars, moonlight, rain, and light bear witness to His care. Every drop of rain and ray of light testifies to His long forbearance toward an unthankful world. That goodness is recognized in His providential workings and in daily circumstances, surroundings, and changes, which can teach precious lessons when the heart is open to discern them.
Although sin has marred the earth with its curse, His mercy continues to work out His plans and His blessings remain inexhaustible. His goodness reaches even those who do evil, apostates, and rebels, as He patiently lets them live and supplies their needs with benefits. That enduring mercy encourages sinners to turn from their ways and return to Him for abundant pardon. Psalm 33 gives instruction for those seeking to understand the Lord's ways, showing that God refines the heart, mind, and life and calls people to reflect His image in thought and deed. These truths about His character and goodness give reason to praise Him.
The Lord loves righteousness and justice or judgment, and the earth is full of His goodness or loving-kindness. His works are faithful, and His goodness is seen throughout the earth. He is perfectly good, merciful, and compassionate, working for the good and happiness of humanity and of the human family. His tender care and mercies extend over all His works, providing for and satisfying the desire of every living thing.
Even now the natural world, though only a faint reflection of Eden's beauty, reveals His creative power, goodness, mercy, patience, and love. Fields, trees, sunlight, clouds, dew, night, stars, moonlight, rain, and light bear witness to His care. Every drop of rain and ray of light testifies to His long forbearance toward an unthankful world. That goodness is recognized in His providential workings and in daily circumstances, surroundings, and changes, which can teach precious lessons when the heart is open to discern them.
Although sin has marred the earth with its curse, His mercy continues to work out His plans and His blessings remain inexhaustible. His goodness reaches even those who do evil, apostates, and rebels, as He patiently lets them live and supplies their needs with benefits. That enduring mercy encourages sinners to turn from their ways and return to Him for abundant pardon. Psalm 33 gives instruction for those seeking to understand the Lord's ways, showing that God refines the heart, mind, and life and calls people to reflect His image in thought and deed. These truths about His character and goodness give reason to praise Him.