Describe how the Jewish Scriptures understand the goodness of God.

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Martyn Clay

Describe how the Jewish Scriptures understand the goodness of God

        Many Christians believe that God is the alpha and omega, the most benevolent and omnipotent force in the universe, but does all this make him good?

        In Exodus 20 God sets out guidelines for all mankind to live by. This shows concern; desire for fairness and justice and a want for people to treat other according to his will, thus comparing him to a parent watching out for their children.  God brought out his people in Egypt acting as a saviour to his enslaved people proving that he can be merciful and humane. God also enabled Moses to part the Red Sea in order for the people to escape, putting his trust in Moses allowing him to perform a miracle.

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        As well as bestowing kindness to his followers he is equally just and punishes his enemies severely. Showing no compassion for his enemies improves his position of being good to his people and therefore giving them someone to have faith in. When God says ‘worship no other God but me’ it shows God offering him to be a role model for them.

The goodness of God is seen in all of the natural pleasures, which he has provided for his creatures. He could have satisfied our hunger for example without giving us the pleasure of taste.

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