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The 'Why' Behind Worship
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse provides the ultimate reason for the praise called for in the psalm: God's moral character. Albert Barnes notes that we praise God not just for His power as Creator, but because He is good, merciful, and faithful. A being of mere power might be feared, but a being of perfect goodness is worthy of love and worship.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 100:5
18th Century
Theologian
For the Lord is good. For good is Yahweh. That is, He is not a being of mere "power"; He is not merely the Creator; but He is benev…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 100:5
19th Century
Preacher
For the LORD is good;
Should we not praise so good a God?
His mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generati…
John Gill
On Psalms 100:5
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord is good
Both in a providential way, and in a way of grace, and does good; he is the good Shepherd, that…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 100:1–5
17th Century
Minister
This song of praise should be considered a prophecy, and even used as a prayer, for the coming of that time when all people shall know that the Lor…