God is kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward us. He has only the best in mind for us. It is by the foolishness of our own rebellion that we do not receive the benefits of that goodness. God s goodness is the only valid reason underlying all things. i Topics: What "Good Means, Our Reason for Living, Goodness and Severity, We Can Boldly Approach Him, God s Kindness, God Wants to Please Us. i