God is good, and therefore what he does is good. Our children should understand that God created them for good things. His desire is to be good to our children, to give them good things, and to teach them and help them so that they can have a good life. God isn't a mean and angry God; he's good, kind, and loving, and he acts accordingly.
"The Lord God is like the sun that gives us light. He is like a shield that keeps us safe. The Lord blesses us with favor and honor. He doesn't hold back anything good from those whose lives are without blame." Psalm 84:11
"Lord, you are good. You are forgiving. YOu are full of love for all who call out to you." (Psalm 86:5
"Every good and perfect gift is from God. It comes down from the Father. He created the heavenly lights. He does not change like shadows that move." (James 1:17)
God is good to us- and our children need to be good to others. Being good to others and doing good are keys to a successful, happy life. When our children's intent is to do good to others, people see it in their lives and respect them, trust them, and want to be with them. When they do good to others, they feel great about themselves, and their confidence and self image improve. They gain a feeling of fulfillment; they become more accepted, appreciated, and loved as members of our society; and others want to, and begin to, do good for them. In other words, God rewards them, and us, for doing good to others. "Good" makes life work.
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