Lesson 8 of 10
Goodness and Contentment
Contentment grows as confidence in God’s goodness grows. Creation displays His good purpose, while suffering and evil press us to decide whether we will continue trusting His character.
Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:1–2:3; Psalm 34:8
Chapter at a Glance
Major Points
- Creation gives strong evidence of God’s goodness and wise design.
- Trust in God’s goodness steadies faith when evil, suffering, or confusion presses us.
- Contentment grows as God Himself becomes our chief good rather than earthly pleasure.
“Taste and see that the LORD is good.”
Psalm 34:8; Genesis 1:1–2:3
Lesson Resources
Handout & Assigned Reading
Handout: Open or download the lesson handout for use with this lesson.
Required reading: Goodness and Contentment — complete the matching major chapter/topic in The Godly Man.
Seven Proofs of God’s Goodness
Genesis 1–2 repeatedly displays God’s goodness through creation, design, provision, purpose, and blessing.
God’s Goodness and Evil
Questions about evil and suffering can unsettle faith. This lesson considers why confidence in God’s goodness is essential to a stable Christian life.
Lesson Completion
Assigned Reading
Complete the assigned reading at any point during this lesson.
Lesson Quiz