Goodness

October 27th, 2025
by Thomas Overmiller
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Discussion Questions

  • What do we mean when use the word good to describe God? How is this different from other ways we use that word?
  • What is the problem with deciding whether we think God is good?
  • What are some situations in which we might be tempted to do that?
  • How might God’s standard of goodness be different from the standard the world uses?
  • What are some practical ways we can emulate God’s goodness?
  • What are some examples in which emulating God in doing good to others might not feel good?
  • What are some real-life ways in which we experience God’s goodness?
  • What are some habits that can help us to appreciate His goodness more? 
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