Divine Goodness; unveiling the heart of GodThe statement “God is good” is a common refrain within spiritual circles, yet it’s a concept that can be difficult to fully grasp and reconcile with times of hardship, conflicts, and challenges. Why do ‘bad’ things happen to ‘good’ people? Is another challenging concept.

So, is the statement a simple declaration of faith, or is it a nuanced understanding of the nature of the divine?To explore this idea, we must first dissect the concept of ‘goodness’. Goodness, in its simplest form, refers to the quality of being morally right or virtuous.

It is an inherent aspect of character, a trait that inspires positive actions and benevolent deeds. However, this is goodness as defined by humanity and does not necessarily match with ‘goodness’ from the point of divinity.

This means ‘goodness’ is not simply black and white. It is a profound concept that invites further exploration, and further understanding.

Why do 'bad' things happen to 'good' people, and why does God permit such events? Questions like these have confounded minds for centuries, leading to further inquiriesIn this book, Soyinka Sonuga unveils ‘goodness’ and the plan and purpose of God from the pages of scripture in a teaching style based on line upon line and precept upon precept. .