How do we know God's goodness to His people is true?

Asaph begins Psalm 73 with a declaration of God's inherent goodness to Israel, emphasizing that God is gracious to those with 'a clean heart.' This goodness is not based on merit but on God's sovereign choice and grace. Romans 8:28 complements this by asserting that God works all things together for good for those who love Him, underscoring a particular group identified as 'the called according to His purpose.' These passages together affirm that God's goodness manifests in the lives of His redeemed people, who are called to trust in His timing and purposes, even amidst confusion and sorrow.