--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God is goodness itself, in whom all…" description: "\"God is goodness itself, in whom all goodness is involved. If therefore we love other things for the goodness which we see in them, why do we not love G..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fb/richard-sibbes-7950_comfort_god-is-goodness-itself-in-whom-all-goodn_824572.jpg" --- # God is goodness itself, in whom all goodness is involved… ![“God is goodness itself, in whom all goodness is involved. If therefore we love other things for the goodness which we see in them, why do we not love God, in whom is all goodness? All other things are but sparks of that fire, and drops of that sea. If you see any good in the creature, remember…” quote by Richard Sibbes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fb/richard-sibbes-7950_comfort_god-is-goodness-itself-in-whom-all-goodn_824572.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fb/richard-sibbes-7950_comfort_god-is-goodness-itself-in-whom-all-goodn_824572.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fb/richard-sibbes-7950_comfort_god-is-goodness-itself-in-whom-all-goodn_824572.jpg) > “God is goodness itself, in whom all goodness is involved. If therefore we love other things for the goodness which we see in them, why do we not love God, in whom is all goodness? All other things are but sparks of that fire, and drops of that sea. If you see any good in the creature, remember there is much more in the Creator. Leave therefore the streams, and go to the fountainhead of comfort.” [Richard Sibbes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-sibbes/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God embodies all goodness; loving created things should lead us to love God, the source of that goodness. **In simple terms:** God is the ultimate source of all good. Key Takeaway Seek God as the source of goodness. Themes theology spirituality love Mood reverent hopeful Type scriptural inspirational When to use this quote - prayer - charitable acts - reading scripture - ethical decision‑making Key Concepts Christian doctrine philosophy of goodness devotional practice Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing God as the fountainhead change your daily actions? - In what ways can you reflect divine goodness in relationships? 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