AM Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 33.14-18

This Morning’s Sermon:

Brent T. Willey

It’s A “Good Thing”

Introduction:

1. When promoting or endorsing something we like or something that is helpful, we often say, “It’s a good thing.”
2. The verbiage connotes something positive – it pleases us.
3. Let’s look at some biblical examples.

I. GOD’S WORD – IT’S A “GOOD THING”

1. Josh. 21.45: “Not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken to Israel. All came to pass.”
2. 2 Tim. 1.14: “That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.”

II. GOD’S BLESSINGS – IT’S A “GOOD THING”

1. Deut. 26.11: “So you shall rejoice in every good thing which the Lord your God has given you and your house…”
2. Psa. 84.11: “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Cf., James 1.17)

III. EXCELLENT REPUTATION – IT’S A “GOOD THING”

1. Philemon 6: “that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”
2. Prov. 22.1: “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.” (Eccl. 7.1)

IV. MARRIAGE – IT’S A “GOOD THING”

1. Gen. 2.18: “It is not good that man should be alone.”
2. Prov. 18.22: “He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord.”

V. REDEMPTION – IT’S A “GOOD THING”

1. Jer. 33.14: “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “that I will perform that good thing which I have promised to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.”
2. Matt. 19.16: “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?”

Conclusion: It’s always a “good thing” to be pleasing to God.