Biblical Answer

This question of why good things are happening to you when you've been a good person is a common concern, but it may be based on a flawed understanding of what it means to be a good person. The Bible teaches that all good things come from God, not from our own efforts or merits. As the Apostle Paul wrote, "For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen." (Romans 11:36) This means that even our best efforts are not enough to earn God's favor or bring about good things in our lives. Instead, we must recognize that God is the one who is working in us and bringing about good things, even when we don't feel like we deserve them.

The idea that we can earn God's favor or bring about good things in our lives through our own efforts is a form of pride, which is a major obstacle to faith. When we think that we are good enough or that we deserve certain things, we are actually denying the sovereignty of God over our lives. The Bible teaches that we are all born with a sinful nature, and that our best efforts are still tainted by sin. As the Apostle Paul wrote, "For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out." (Romans 7:18) This means that even our good deeds are not enough to save us or bring us into a right relationship with God.

So, why are good things happening to you when you've been a good person? The answer is that God is working in your life, even when you don't feel like you deserve it. He is drawing you closer to Himself and bringing about good things in your life, not because of your own efforts or merits, but because of His love and mercy. As the Bible teaches, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) This means that we don't have to earn God's favor or bring about good things in our lives through our own efforts. Instead, we can simply trust in God's sovereignty and His love for us, and let Him work in our lives to bring about good things. This is a hard truth to accept, but it is a truth that sets us free from the burden of trying to earn God's favor through our own efforts. By recognizing that God is the one who is working in us, we can experience the freedom and joy that comes from living in a right relationship with Him.